Antique Rug & Textile Show

Photo album

2009-11-04T13:43:00.000-08:00

Many exhibitors have taken photos during the show, and we have made a selection of the best pictures. Take a look at the ARTS 2009 Photo album

Questionnaire

2009-11-02T23:36:00.000-08:00

A questionnaire among some of the ARTS 2009 visitors and clients gave positive comments. Take a look at an extract: "Wonderful show. A real joy", "Great Venue. Very informal and fun. Friendly, knowledgeable dealers. Hope you do this in the same format again soon"....read more

ARTS Impressions

2009-11-02T07:18:00.000-08:00

Impressions from the Antique Rug & Textile Show 2009 by Rob van Wieringen....read more at jozan.net

Superlatives about ARTS 2009

2009-11-02T07:17:00.000-08:00

The greatest thanks are due to those who helped to put the terrific SF Arts Capri show together....read more

The best show ever !

2009-10-24T02:47:00.000-07:00

"Lots of good pieces, happy faces and good humor. The best show ever!" says Bertram Frauenknecht, exhibitor and ARTS co-organizer.

Success

2009-10-23T06:47:00.000-07:00

The ARTS event at the Capri Hotel in San Francisco (15-26 October) can be considered a success....read more at HALI.com

Photos from the ongoing show

2009-10-18T10:29:00.000-07:00

ARTS: 15 October through 26 October 2009 at Motel Capri, San Francisco. Jump into your car or take a flight and head for San Francisco !....read more

ARTS Impressions

2009-10-17T06:54:00.000-07:00

"It�s well into the second day here and the feeling is quite extraordinary, even euphoric. The ambiance is lively, festive, and fun. Many sales, happy reunions, amicable debates, lively discussions"....read more at jozan.net

Antique Rugs and Textiles at the Capri

2009-10-15T14:44:00.000-07:00

The Capri Motel in San Francisco (2015 Greenwich Street), which over the years has been the site of much informal rug dealing and many get-togethers during the Caskey Lees Tribal Art Fair in February at the Fort Mason Centre, will enjoy a new lease of life in respect to rug dealing from 15-26 October 2009 as it becomes the focus for The Antique Rug and Textile Show....read more at HALI.com

Exhibition of old Chinese rugs

2009-10-11T07:36:00.000-07:00

Ahmed Butt will hold an exhibition of his collection of ca. 70 old Chinese rugs during ARTS. The exhibition will take place....read more

ACOR 2011 meeting in San Francisco during ARTS

2009-10-10T09:56:00.000-07:00

SFBARS members sincerely interested in participating in the preparations for a possible February 2011 ACOR (American Conference of Oriental Rugs) in the Bay Area are invited to join Tom Hubbard, President of ACOR....read more

DeWitt Mallary will hold an exhibition at the gallery of Peter Pap

2009-10-04T09:13:00.000-07:00

DeWitt Mallary, well known collector and connoisseur of Baluch group carpets, will hold an exhibition / sale of assorted rugs and textiles from his collection at the gallery of Peter Pap Oriental Rugs during the Antique Rug and Textile Show (ARTS) in San Francisco....read more

No parking at Motel Capri

2009-10-04T08:11:00.000-07:00

There will be no space for parking at the Motel Capri for visitors and the neighborhood itself is extremely congested. So we are discouraging visitors from bringing their vehicles.

Hali: RUG ARTS IN THE BAY AREA

2009-08-26T14:07:00.000-07:00

"ARTS is vigorously championed by the peripatetic Bay Area dealer Michael Craycraft, now based mainly in Germany, along with the organisational skills"....read more in Hali's preview

Exhibition preview

2009-08-19T23:14:00.000-07:00

The variety, quality, and number - in excess of 2,000 items - of textiles and rugs that will be on display mark the Antique Rug & Textile Show as a destination for serious collectors. The preview section now includes a selection of ca. 250 of antique rug and textiles. Take a look to get an impression of the types of material you can expect to see at the fair...Preview

Tea and Carpets

2009-08-01T05:15:00.000-07:00

When rug collectors in most cities want to buy a carpet, their choices are somewhat limited. The local options are usually just those dealers with established shops in the area. And, among these, only a few may have collectible pieces. So, one can only be interested in efforts to break that mold. One such effort will take place in San Francisco this October. It is the Antique Rug And Textile Show (ARTS): an 11-day fly in to the Bay City by 40 antique rug and textile dealers from Europe, Asia, and America...read more at tea-and-carpets.blogspot.com

Newsletter and updates

2009-07-12T05:06:00.000-07:00

To recieve the latest ARTS updates by email your are invited to subscribe to our free monthly newsletter. You are also encouraged to visit the ARTS website frequently for last minutes changes and updates.

Old time souk at Caravanserai Capri

2009-07-10T04:17:00.000-07:00

In olden times when camel, horse, mule, and foot, were the primary means of transportation travelers would end their day at the caravanserai where stables could be found for their steeds, storage rooms for their goods, and accommodations for themselves....read more

ARTS hours guideline

2009-07-10T01:02:00.000-07:00

The ambiance of ARTS is designed to be casual and informal. There will be no opening night festivities, daily lectures, or speeches. The hours for each dealer will be decided on an individual basis. If you wish to see a particular dealer at a specific time an appointment is advised. The following schedule is a guideline....read more

Book release

2009-07-09T10:50:00.000-07:00

ARTS will coincide with the launching of the 2nd edition of "Auspicious Carpets: Tibetan Rugs and Textiles". This book is more than a book on carpets. With great pictures and interesting text it is as much an ethnography of the inhabitants of the Tibetan landscape...read more

Occidental Carpet Palace and Gardens

2009-07-02T07:02:00.000-07:00

The San Francisco Bay Area Rug Society will sponsor a visit to the Occidental Carpet Palace and Gardens of renowned Bay Area collector, Jim Dixon. The date for this event in support of the inaugural Antique Rug and Textile Show will be the 21st of October, a Wednesday, from 12 noon onwards....read more

Translations

2009-06-30T15:35:00.000-07:00

As a service for our German, Italian and Scandinavian readers and ARTS visitors we have published a short German, Italian and Danish translation and introduction to the show.

See you in San Francisco!

2009-06-22T14:29:00.000-07:00

"Collectors and connoisseurs will find a broad range of antique rugs and textiles, over 2,000 in all, offered by top international dealers from America, Europe and Asia at this exciting new informal venue familiar to Bay Area rug enthusiasts! See you in San Francisco!" writes RugRabbit.com

Special hotel offers for ARTS attendees

2009-06-22T13:39:00.000-07:00

Attendees for the Antique Rug & Textile Show can get a special discount at some of the hotels in the proximity of Motel Capri. At this moment Hotel del Sol, Town House Motel and Marina Inn are offering discount...read more

Proximate hotels in walking distance to Motel Capri

2009-06-13T00:30:00.000-07:00

Motel Capri, the show hotel, is located at the corner of Greenwich and Buchanan in San Francisco�s Marina District. The following is a list of hotels in the vicinity of the Motel Capri. Listed in order of proximity...read more