The annual antique and textile dealer fair with approximately a dozen exhibitors, Karma, will open in London in a few days. Opening hours are 11am – 9 pm all showdays Friday 8 June to Monday 11 June 2012.
The updated exhibitor list includes – like recent years – Hans Homm, James Cohen, Owen Parry, Tony Hazledine, Andy Lloyd, Sam Coad, Thomas Wild and Rupert Smith. Luca Sguaitzer and Trudy Field are this year’s new Karma exhibitors.
Besides the fair, with ten antique rug dealers, Karma will also include a lecture program.
Shahsavan Soumak Bag with figures. Exhibitor Owen Parry Moghan Kazak 5’8 x 6’6 circa1825-50. Exhibitor James Cohen Jaf Bag circa 1880. Exhibitor Andy Lloyd Early 20th century rare Tunesian textile 132 x 256 c. Exhibitor Luca Sguaitzer Chinese 14/15th century silk dragon roundel. Exhibitor Rupert Smith Early 20th century Laotian cotton blanket. Exhibitor Trudy Field 19th century Ning-Hsia 79 x 84 cm. Exhibitor Hans Homm Yumut asmalyk. Exhibitor Owen Parry Belouch 4′ x 8’3 circa 1880 with original kilim ends. Exhibitor James Cohen Suzani silk embroidery on cotton mid.19th century 175 x 202 cm. Exhibitor Luca Sguaitzer Sudarat Suwannapong wearing a Tibetan nambu chuba. Exhibitor Rupert Smith Textiles Early 19th century Shahsavan 213 x 128 cm. Exhibitor Hans Homm Fante Asafo Flag circa 1920. Exhibitor Andy Lloyd
Location and more information: Karma 8-11 June 2012, 3rd and 4th floors 202 Apartments, 202 Kensington Church St, Kensington, London