Oriental rug news
The International Conference on Oriental Carpets 19-22 April 2007 in Istanbul included visits to several highly interesting exhibitions and receptions as a part of the program. On Friday evening, April 20th, the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art (Turk Islam Eserleri Muzesi) held an reception and exhibition for the ICOC … read more
As a part of the ICOC, 19-22 April 2007, approximately 800 carpets, kilims and textiles will be displayed at exhibitions in Istanbul. Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art ( Ibrahim Pasa Palace) More than 100 carpets, including Anatolian carpets from the Seljuk period and Ottoman Palace rugs will be on … read more
One of the places a rug collector must visit in Istanbul is the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum. The museum is situated on the Hippodrome just beside the Blue Mosque in Sultanahmet in the old part of Istanbul. The museum include important ancient rugs and carpets from the 13th century Seljuk … read more
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