<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated balance sheet of Shaw Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries as of
December 31, 1994 and the related consolidated statements of income,
shareholders' investment and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1994,
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
                          
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