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.

Impressions from the Capri Show

Capri Show

The Antique Rug & Textile Show at Motel Capri in San Francisco 18-21 October 2012 was well organized and business was as usual according to some of the attending dealers. The visiting buyers were mostly regular collectors.

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.

ARTS 2011 dealers list

The traditional ARTS balcony scene.

The 3rd Antique Rug & Textile Show will take place 20-23 October 2011 in San Francisco.