Some thougts on ARTS 2012 by Craig Wallen

Amin Motamedi's asmalyk

It might be more appropriate to call this year’s antique rug and textile extravaganza in San Francisco, ‘Arasta Bazaar meets the Golden Gate’, rather than ARTS 2012, because in many ways, that’s the closest analogy that comes to mind.

Less than a month until the Antique Rug & Textile Show begins

Detail of Tekke funerary rug. This rug will be exhibited at ARTS by Michael Craycraft

We are now counting down to the opening of the Antique Rug & Textile Show in San Francisco. The public part of this show will run from 19-21 October 2012 with an opening reception for registered ARTAA members Thursday 18 October at 2:30 pm.

San Francisco Antique Rug & Textile Show

Andy Lloyd will exhibit this circa 1880 Khamseh "bird" bag

The annual Antique Rug & Textile Show in San Francisco is one of the most popular and important fairs for antique tribal rugs and textiles. This years show takes place 18-21 October 2012 at the Motel Capri in San Francisco Marina District.