Rugs, Rugs, Rugs! At the 14th Icoc Conference in Washington, d c, June 7-10, 2018. In addition to 19 talks (13 of them on rugs, most on non-Central Asian rugs,) you’ll see and hear programs by leading experts on carpets of the world:  

Learn about some of the most important classical carpets that have recently been re-discovered and studied in depth, like the famous Sarajevo dated Vase technique fragments, the Cracow giant Chintamani Cairene Court carpet, and the renowned Pisa Mamluk cited by most scholars but not previously seen in the flesh nor in color pictures! Then register for the 14th Icoc at http://www.cvent.com/events/icoc-2018/event-summary-3b19ae57109646e09dff... and come to Washington d c in June!

Find out why the renowned and ubiquitous Herati pattern is known in the East as the 'fish' pattern, and to learn how goat hair has been used and where in carpet weaving! Register for the 14th icoc!

Discover the first Ushak carpet collector in history! Learn about the latest activity and see the recent outstanding acquisitions of the Baku Carpet Museum, and know more about the work of carpet scholars like Professor Pope and Dr. Phyllis Ackerman!

Encounter little known European carpets from Sardinia, and totally ignored weavings from the Alpine region between Austria and Italy!   Then register to the 14th ICOC http://www.cvent.com/events/icoc-2018/event-summary-3b19ae57109646e09dff9859503496f7.aspx and come to Washington d c in June!

Conference includes two exhibitions (Private Collections, and Ikats,) a Carpet Fair, 3 receptions, special rate at the conference hotel, and lots of ruggie camaraderie. There’s also an exciting 2-day Post-Conference Extension, with more talks, behind-the-scenes visits to Museums and visits to more Private Collections!

For Details: http://www.cvent.com/events/icoc-2018/event-summary-3b19ae57109646e09dff...