Sartirana Textile Show – preview II
Some fifty antique rug and textile dealers will exhibit their treassures at Sartirana Castle 14-18 September 2011.
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:
Some fifty antique rug and textile dealers will exhibit their treassures at Sartirana Castle 14-18 September 2011.
The 7th edition of Sartirana Textile Show will take place 14-18 September at Sartirana Castle in Italy. Some fifty dealers are expected to exhibit at the show and the temporary dealer list includes Alberto Boralevi, Alberto Levi, Anatolian, Anatolian Picker, Art & Antik, Aydin Oriental Rugs, Carlo Kocman, Carpet Diem, … -> Sartirana preview
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