The new European antique rug fair BARE in Berlin 31 May through 2 June 2013 looks promising.
The provisional exhibitor list already includes European top dealers like Thomas Wild, Motamedi’s, Langauer Textile Art, Alberto Levi Gallery, James Cohen Antique Carpets, Owen Parry, Mollaian, Markus Voigt, Foumani Persian Gallery, Serkan Sari Textile Art Gallery, Seltene, Orientteppiche Bieler, Marvadim Textile Art – M. Berkovich, Aaron Nejad Antique Carpets, Max Lerch, Werner Weber, N. Vrouyr, Adil Besim and Hans Felder.
Several international periodicals and specialist magazines will be there too: Hali, Cornucopia, Carpet Collector and Jozan.
The BARE will be held at the Alte Münze and the former Berlin mint enjoys a good reputation throughout the city.
Location and more information: Berlin Antique Rugs & Textile Exhibition, Alte Münze, Molkenmarkt 2, 10179 Berlin