ACOR snapshots

Marla Mallett and Harald Böhmer

Snapshots – American Conference on Oriental Rugs in Boston 2006

Josephine Powell receives the Myers Award

Josephine Powell at home in Istanbul. Photo courtesy Marla Mallett

In his speak at ACOR on 22 April 2006, Daniel Walker, The Textile Museum’s Director, told the audience that Josephine Powell would receive the George Hewitt Myers Award 2006. On 12 May The Textile Museum officially announced: “Josephine Powell, internationally renowned ethnographer, photographer and expert on nomadic weaving and traditions … -> Josephine Powell receives the Myers Award

Donation of Central Asian Ikats

Central Asian ikats

The textile collector Murad Megalli of Istanbul has donated 148 Central Asian ikats to The Textile Museum, Washington DC. The ikats are from Uzbekistan and date to the 19th century. The donation includes 148 ikat coats, pants, cradle covers, hangings and fragments. In announcing the gift, Director Daniel Walker said, … -> Donation of Central Asian Ikats