Antique Chinese silk fragments and more

Rupert Smith in his stand at STS 2011 (Jozan archive photo)

Rupert Smith Textiles, supplier to the Hong Kong trade since 1987, will present a one night sale 4 October 2016, 6pm-9pm, to coincide with Fine Art Asia 2-5 October 2016. Ruperts selection will include antique Chinese silk fragments, banners and costumes, Tibetan sitting, saddle and cushion carpets. Location and more information: … -> Antique Chinese silk fragments and more

Next stop KARMA London

Thomas Wild

James Cohen and Thomas Wild who were exhibitors at the Berlin Antique Rugs & Textile Exhibition 30 May – 2 June are now heading for London and will exhibit at KARMA 6-8 June 2013.

Coming antique rug and textile fairs

arachopf rug

There will be several interesting antique rug and textile fairs in the coming months both in Europe and USA. BARE 31 May – 2 June, KARMA 6-8 June, Sartirana Textile Show 10-22 September and ARTS 17-20 October 2013.

Karma antique rug show 6-8 June 2013

Detail of piece with silk dragon roundels (archive photo Karma 2012 Rupert Smith)

Rupert Smith has released the dates 6-8 June 2013 for the next Karma in London. As in recent years Kensington Antique Rug & Mercantile Association (Karma), will coincide with the Olympia Fine Art Fair 6-16 June 2013 in London.