ACOR Lecture Tour – Saddle Rugs and Other Horse Tack

Ningxia top saddle rug 18th century from the De Jong – De Roode Collection

Koos de Jong will do a lecture tour in USA and Canada this autumn. The occasion is his new book ‘Dragon & Horse – Saddle Rugs and Other Horse Tack from China and Beyond’ and an invitation from the American Conference of Oriental Rugs (ACOR).

Sartirana Textile Show 19-22 September 2013

Balouch saltbag. Exhibitor Alberto Boralevi

This years Sartirana Textile Show starts in less than two months so it is time to book flight and hotel. At this moment some 24 international antique rug and textile dealers have confirmed their presence.

Saddle rugs from China and Beyond

Dragon and Horse

Drs. Koos de Jong’s newly published book ‘Dragon & Horse – Saddle Rugs and Other Horse Tack from China and Beyond’ has got a lot of attention from collectors and scholars. The first presentations of his new English-Chinese edition took place in the spring 2013.

News about ARTS San Francisco

Archive photo: Dealers and collectors ARTS 2012

The Antique Rug & Textile Show (ARTS) will return to San Francisco this fall, opening Thursday October 17, 2013. The show, now in its fifth year, is the largest of its type and the highlight of the year for American rug enthusiasts.