Penny Oakley

Volkmann-Treffen 2014 in Berlin

The annual Volkmann-Treffen 2014 will take place 24-26 October 2014 in Berlin. This year’s theme is “Tents” inspired by the famous 17th century Ottoman tent exhibited in the Turkish Chamber of Dresden Armory since 2010. The meeting will begin with the evening opening of the Carpet Galleries of the Museum für Islamische Kunst… read more

ICOC Istanbul 2007 Academic Program

The detailed – and impressing – academic program for the International Conference on Oriental Carpets has just been released by Alberto Boralevi, Chair of the Academic Committee. The themes for the 16 sessions are Central Asia, Turkish Carpets (2 sessions), Textiles, Archaeology, Costumes, Europe & Oriental Carpets, Technical Features, Caucasian Carpets, … read more