The London Antique Rug & Textile Art Fair (LARTA) returns from 20–25 January 2026 on the mezzanine of The Decorative Fair at Evolution London. Established in 2011 by the founder Aaron Nejad, LARTA is the UK’s leading annual event devoted exclusively to antique rug and textile art.
The fair gathers a large group of UK and European dealers. Visitors can expect a broad selection of material: decorative textiles, tribal and village rugs, collectors’ pieces, and weavings from the Far East, Central Asia, Persia, India, Turkey, the Caucasus, Europe and Africa, spanning all periods up to the early 20th century. Since 2017, the fair has also included notable 20th-century carpets by modernist and Art Deco designers.
Opening times are Tuesday 20 January: 12:00–20:00, Wednesday 21 January: 11:00–20:00, Thursday 22 January: 11:00–20:00, Friday 23 January: 11:00–19:00, Saturday 24 January: 11:00–19:00 and Sunday 25 January: 11:00–18:00.
Ticket prices: Tuesday 20 January £20, Wednesday 21 – Sunday 25 January £10 each. Free entry after 4pm every day.
The 2026 exhibitors include 20th Century Modern, Aaron Nejad Gallery, Dominic Orr, Ebi Shafagh, Emily’s House London, Gideon Hatch, Hakiemie Rug Gallery, James Cohen Antique Carpets, Junnaa and Thomi Wroblewski Ltd, Marilyn Garrow Fine Textile Art, Markus Voigt Textiles, Nomadic Rugs Gallery, Oriental Rug Shop, Phil Bell Antique Oriental Rugs, Rug Specialist, Textile Antiques and Villa Rosemaine.
For those who will be unable to attend in person, ‘LARTA Online’ will go live when the Fair opens.
Location and more information: LARTA, Mezzanine of The Decorative Fair at Evolution London, Battersea Park (London SW11 4NJ)