Meeting

Peter Pap has kindly invited us to join him for a walkthrough of his booth at the Winter Show at the Park Avenue Armory. We will be organizing a small group of approximately 10 members on Friday, January 30 at 12:30 pm. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come basis. This visit

The- talk will revisit two major exhibitions that framed the Parpia Collection’s debut at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. The first, Woven Wonders (2023), co-curated by Rosemary Crill and Amy Poster, drew more than 55,000 visitors. Following the museum’s acquisition of the Parpia’s Trade Textile Collection in 2024, a second comprehensive exhibition, From India

Şeref Özen is a notable figure in the world of antique tribal rugs and textiles, recognized for his expertise and contributions to the field. Based in Istanbul, Türkiye, he is the owner of Şeref Özen Antique Tribal Rugs and Textiles, a business he has operated since 1996. With nearly three decades of experience, Şeref has

Nusantara: Six Centuries of Indonesian Textiles presents one of Southeast Asia’s most significant artistic accomplishments: woven textiles. Exploring the ancient interisland links found in this culturally diverse maritime region, the exhibition features a wide array of textiles from the 14th to the 20th century drawn from the Yale University Art Gallery’s exceptional holdings—from the batiks

Zulfi Ali is a noted collector and historian of Kashmir shawls. Drawing on both his ancestral ties and decades of study, he will share insights into the rich artistic heritage of Kashmir and the stories embodied in these extraordinary textiles. Born and raised in Kashmir, Zulfi traces his lineage to the Sufis who arrived there