Michael Craycraft was a distinguished tribal rug dealer and a foremost expert on Baluch and Turkmen weavings.
In 2009, he organized the inaugural Antique Rug & Textile Show (ARTS) in San Francisco, contributing significantly to the appreciation of antique rugs and textiles.
In his career, Craycraft moved to Germany and collaborated with Dr. Ulrike Montigel of Galerie Arabesque in Stuttgart. He was a familiar presence at international rug fairs, including the Sartirana Textile Show in Italy.
Known for his deep knowledge and sometimes strong opinions, Craycraft was a genuine expert and connoisseur of tribal weavings. Jozan Magazine has published articles by Michael Craycraft.
Michael Craycraft passed away on May 10, 2015.
Archive of Jozan Magazine's articles that concern or mention Michael Craycraft:
The first Antique Rug & Textile Show at Motel Capri in San Francisco will take place October 15-26, 2009. ARTS is a co-operation between independent rug & textile dealers and Jozan Magazine. The main organizer of the show is Michael Craycraft, Galerie ArabesQue. The participants include 34 well known rug & … -> San Francisco ARTS
This years Kensington Antique Rug Mercantile Association (KARMA) will be held Friday 5th June to Monday 8th June 2009 at 202 Apartments, Kensington Church St, 3rd and 4th floor in London. Exhibitors include Hans Homm, James Cohen, Chuck Paterson, Clive Rogers, Tony Hazledine, Sam Coad, Owen Parry, Alberto Levi, Thomas … -> Karma preview 2009
This year’s Sartirana Textile Show will be held September 9-13 at Sartirana Castle, Sartirana, Lomellina, Italy. This show will be the 5th Sartirana Textile Show organized by Alberto Boralevi. This event is known for it’s relaxed atmosphere which Jozan Magazine can assure is true. “At present I can anticipate that … -> Sartirana Textile Show 2009
Michael Craycraft, Seref Ozen and Bertram Frauenknecht are the organizers of a new rug and textile event – the Antique Rug & Textile Show in San Francisco.This show will be held October 15-26, 2009 in the center of San Francisco Marina District at the Motel Capri. “More than 30 antique … -> Antique Rug & Textile Show in San Francisco October 2009