The Textile Society of America’s 13th Biennial Symposium

Kaftan fragment, Ottoman, Bursa (?), Turkey, first half of 17th century, kemha (lampas). The Textile Museum 1.57, acquired by George Hewitt Myers in 1951. Photographed by Renée Comet

The Textile Society of America’s 13th Biennial Symposium “Textiles and Politics” will take place 19-22 September 2012 in Washington DC. Jozan Magazine has asked Michele Hardy, TSA Director of External Relations, to tell more about this interesting event.

Impressions from the ongoing Sartirana Textile Show

Chinese Ningxia rug exhibited by Farmand Gallery.

Sartirana Textile Show will run through Sunday 18 September. This years show includes some forty dealers and the level of exhibited antique rugs and textiles are – as usual – high. Besides the fair the show also includes special exhibitions and lectures, the socalled Tea Time Talks.

ICOC Istanbul 2007 Academic Program

ICOC Istanbul

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, … -> ICOC Istanbul 2007 Academic Program