Wendel Swan, Rugs 101

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Virtual versions of the Textile Museum’s “Rug & Textile Appreciation Morning Programs”. Wendel Swan: Rugs 101: the Lecture By R. John Howe 27 August 2009 – R. John Howe: Textiles and Text Dear folks -On May 30, 2009, Wendel Swan gave a Rug and Textile Appreciation Morning program at The … read more

ACOR snapshots

Snapshots – American Conference on Oriental Rugs in Boston 2006

Josephine Powell receives the Myers Award

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 … read more

ACOR 8 in Boston – Dealers Row

The grand opening of Dealers Row 20 April 5 pm. was also the opening of ACOR 8 in Boston.Ca. 60 dealers from more than 10 countries showed examples of their best rugs.More than 400 participants made the opening of Dealers Row to a delightful event. Old friends were found and … read more