MICHAEL POURVAKIL

With over twenty years of experience in carpet design, wholesaling, and retailing, Mr. Pourvakil has garnered an international reputation with architects and interior designers as a leading authority in rugs. Through vast research done in countries such as Iran, Pakistan, Nepal, India, China, and Turkey, Mr. Pourvakil has cultivated a broad knowledge of rug history and craft, along with maintaining relationships with rug-making communities around the world.

Trade Show Participant

  • Decorex Chicago - 1999
  • Neocon Chicago - 1999
  • High Point International Expo - 2000 - 2001
  • Altanta International Market - 2000 - 2004
  • IIDEX / Neocon - 1996 - present
  • I.D.S - 1999 - present

Seminars:

  • Sheridan College
  • International Academy of Design
  • Designers Walk

Memberships:

  • ARIDO - affiliate
  • CDECA - affiliate
  • Rugmark

International Rug Design Awards:

  • Altanta International Expo - 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004
  • IIDEX - 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008