London Antique Rug and Textile Art Fair begins in less than 6 weeks

Qashqai bagface, Persia 19th century. Exhibitor Owen Parry

The London Antique Rug and Textile Art Fair begins Thursday 16 April 2015 and will run through Sunday 19 April 2015. The location is as recent years The Showroom, Penfold St. Owen Parry, Wales, a faithful LARTA exhibitor, will bring some interesting Qashqai pieces and other antique rugs.

The London Antique Rug and Textile Art Fair 16-19 April 2015

Qashqai Rug West Persia, 19th century, 2.20m x 1.37m. Exhibitor Aaron Nejad

The London Antique Rug and Textile Art Fair (LARTA) is a souk-like event with the opportunity to choose a genuine antique rug for your home, from a wide selection offered by esteemed antique rug dealers. LARTA Fair will open its fifth annual event, from Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 April 2015

Antique rug shows and auctions in Europe in September

17th century Caucasian Animal Rug

This September will be a great time for rug collectors to visit Europe. Start visiting Stuttgart and Nagel’s auction ‘Rugs & Carpets, Ethnographic Art’ 9 September 2014. Then head for Milan and attend the 10th edition of Sartirana Textile Show 10-14 September in Sartirana Lomellina near Milan. After that head for Vienna where Dorotheum and Austria Auction Company, will hold their carpets auctions.