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Mary John Minter

Mary John Minter is the Assistant Manager of the Rug Gallery at Furnitureland South. Originally from High Point, Mary John was born into the Home Furnishings Industry and has always had a love for interiors. After earning her degree in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, she began her career as a Rug Specialist at the age of 22. Having now been a part of the Furnitureland South family for more than 8 years, Mary John has enjoyed learning the Industry inside and out, and looks forward to many years of helping clients enhance their homes with beautiful rugs.

Does the Knot Count Really Count?

By Mary John Minter | Published: July 19, 2011
When shopping for an Oriental rug, many consumers are bombarded with terms that they may not understand. Warp, weft, abrash … what does it all mean? One of the most common terms used is “knots per square inch” or KPSI. By definition, KPSI is the measurement of knots in one square inch of weaving on [...]
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