ARTS impressions – the balcony scene at Motel Capri
The third ARTS took place 20-23 October 2011 in San Francisco. As ususal the balcony at Motel Capri was a popular meeting place and photographic scenary.
Articles that concern Michael Craycraft
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:
ARTS impressions – the Turkmen exhibition
The Antique Rug & Textile Show 20-23 October 2011 included a thematic exhibition on Turkmen rugs. This exhibition was entitled “Perspectives on Collecting: Turkmen Bags” and was presented by presented by Peter Poullada, Alan Rothblatt, and Michael Rothberg. All photos by Michael Craycraft, Galerie Arabesque.
ARTS Europe
Some European antique rug and textile dealers, and among them Michael Craycraft and Bertram Frauenknecht, are considering an European counterpart to the Antique Rug & Textile Show in San Francisco.
Sartirana photos
This years Sartirana Textile Show took place 14-18 September 2011. Some forty dealers showed some of their best antique rugs and textiles for the visiting public and for their colleagues.