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:
Taking place concurrent with the 2009 London Olympia Season , specialists in Turkoman, Persian , Turkish, Balouch, Caucasian, Tibetan and Chinese rugs will be exhibiting. Additionally a selection of Asian and Near Eastern works of art and related textiles will be shown. Venue: 202 Apartments, Kensington Church St, 3rd and … -> Karma 2009, June 5-8.
This year’s San Francisco Arts of Pacific Asia Show took place February 6th – 8th in Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. The show included exhibitions from 85 international Antiques and Asian Art dealers. Michael Craycraft, Galerie Arabesque, one of the exhibitors, took these interesting photos from the event. Photos … -> San Francisco Arts of Pacific Asia Show 2009
The fair ended Sunday 21 September. “The fair this year has been very well attended with about 50% increase of the number of visitors, but also the number of exhibitors was increased at the same rate” says Alberto Boralevi. Among the exhibits I could notice a great number of Turkmen, particularly … -> Sartirana Textile Show 2008 – Photos
Rev. Jozan Magazine April 12, 2009 Taking place concurrent with the 2009 London Olympia Season , specialists in Turkoman, Persian , Turkish, Balouch, Caucasian, Tibetan and Chinese rugs will be exhibiting. Additionally a selection of Asian and Near Eastern works of art and related textiles will be shown. Venue: 202 … -> Next years Kensington Antique Rug Mercantile Association