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The foundation for Melrose Oriental Rug began when Michael Mouradian's father, Garabed , came here from Armenia to support his family as a rug restorer back in the early 1900's. As his only son Michael grew, he developed a keen interest in the rug business and began purveying rugs from his home. The demand for his wares and expertise spurred him to open the showroom on Main Street in Melrose to educate customers on the warmth, beauty and history of fine Orientals. His wife, Nancy and son, David and daughters, Carol and Lora, joined him to build a company that has expanded its showroom 3 times since it first opened. Melrose Oriental Rug also operates a separate facility dedicated to the unique cleaning process required for Orientals. Michael's passion for the business led him to be elected President of the Oriental Rug Retailers Association of Massachusetts . You will still find him in the Melrose showroom, lovingly repairing his customer's handmade rugs while sharing the knowledge he's accumulated over the years. |