Special exhibition of Moroccan rag rugs at SF Tribal
The ongoing Tribal & Textile Arts Show 10-12 February 2012 includes a special exhibition of Moroccan rag rugs. This exhibition is entitled “Post Punk Pink” and is curated by Gebhart Blazek.
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 ongoing Tribal & Textile Arts Show 10-12 February 2012 includes a special exhibition of Moroccan rag rugs. This exhibition is entitled “Post Punk Pink” and is curated by Gebhart Blazek.
The opening preview of Arts of Pacific Asia in San Francisco took place 2 February 2012. Dates for the ongoing show are 3-5 February.
The ongoing show “Arts of Pacific Asia” 3-5 February 2012 in San Francisco includes a special exhibition of Tibetan rugs “The Piccus Collection of Tibetan rugs”.
The opening preview of San Francisco Tribal & Textile Arts Show takes place Thursday 9 February at 6 pm.