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International Conference on Oriental Carpets 2007 in Istanbul

28 November 202418 August 2006

ICOC 2007 – the 11th ICOC will be held in Istanbul April 19-22, 2007. The Dealer’s Fair, Academic Sessions and some Exhibitions will be held at the Swissotel. Call for academic papers ends in August 2006 and dealer booth registration starts 10 September 2006. According to the organizers of ICOC 2007 … -> International Conference on Oriental Carpets 2007 in Istanbul

ACOR: Cicim and Zili by Donna Endres

10 June 20251 May 2006

ADIYAMAN BROCADED PANEL. This is one half of a bi-paneled weaving on gray goat hair warps. Several types of brocading, including soumak, were executed in bands on the balanced ground. This particular type can be seen in Arend Bandsma and Robin Brandt’s FLATWEAVES OF TURKEY, p. 125, Plate 86.

The American Conference on Oriental Rugs offered quite a few interesting focus and hands-on sessions held by collectors and rug-professionals. One of the focus sessions “Cicim and Zili: Weft-Patterned Weavings of Anatolia” by Donna Endres on April 22nd, turned out to be a real hands-on session, with very interested collectors … -> ACOR: Cicim and Zili by Donna Endres

Sotheby’s Carpets in New York 3 June

28 November 202414 May 2005

Sotheby’s auction “Carpets” in New York 3 June 2005 includes 196 lots.Selection from the preview.All images ©Sotheby’s LOT: 26RUG NAME: BESHIR PRAYER RUGAGE: ca. 1875ESTIMATE: 4,000—6,000 USDSOLD: 4,200 USDDESCRIPTION: LOT 26 PROPERTY OF A NEW ENGLAND COLLECTOR A BESHIR PRAYER RUG, SOUTH TURKESTAN, 4,000—6,000 USDMEASUREMENTS approximately 5ft. 8in. by 3ft. … -> Sotheby’s Carpets in New York 3 June