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One of the most enduring and frequently cited themes of Persian carpets is the garden. It happens that, more often than not, carpets from the Safavid period (1501–1722) feature floral ornament, thus recalling the imagery of gardens, particularly the garden of Paradise. When used as furnishings, they cover the floor like a verdant ground. Upon

Waitlist only. During the tour of the Textile Conservation Lab with Janina Poskrobko, guests will be able to view two different tapestries, one from European Sculpture & Decorative Arts and the other from the Medieval & The Cloisters collection. They will continue on through the lab seeing various projects underway from multiple curatorial departments. The

This event is at capacity and closed. Our visit will begin with a presentation of approximately 50 suzani photographs displayed on a large TV screen, accompanied by a discussion on the distinct design variations found in suzanis from different regions—West, North and East. Next, there will be a 15-minute talk on the various sources of

Local legend dates the introduction of rug weaving to Tibet back to the 7th century CE. But hardly any surviving Tibetan rugs predate the 19th century. In this presentation, I unveil a trove of Tibetan rugs from as early as the 15th century, showcasing new designs and connections to religious traditions. We’ll evaluate the challenges

Ziya will present a selection of rare Anatolian kilims from his own collection and those he gathered from numerous private collections for an exhibition featured at the recent ICOC XV held in Istanbul in June 2024. The highly successful exhibition of these rarely viewed pieces took place at Tophane – i – Amir, a magnificent

All of us who collect or enjoy the artistry of oriental carpets know that these works of art have often been subject to various myths, legends and dubious scholarship. From the “intentional flaw” to the “Gapylyk tribe,” stories from the marketplace –and on occasion, from the scholarly world itself –have long found currency in our

Peter D’Ascoi will lead us through his journey as a textile collector, admirer and designer. He will focus on his guiding principles of preserving the heritage and cultural appreciation of Indian textile traditions. He will explore the beauty and craftsmanship of a range of techniques employed historically and today by diverse Indian cultures through his