The discussion will focus on complex issues of origin, attribution and conservation. Robert will be bringing along slides from the NGA's archives to illustrate the talk. Robert is an entertaining speaker and this promises to be a very enjoyable and educational presentation. Refreshments will be served. Kirk Wynn and Randy Crist will offer up their opinions on what books on oriental rugs are worth having in your library.
Hecklers are welcome.
More details will be offered in the next newsletter. During late May and the early part of June, the University of Kansas is sponsoring a symposium on textiles entitled Material Culture. It will contain programs on old and new textile art. This display contains 79 items collected by Col. Jeff Boucher. The majority of the rugs date from the mid-19th to the early 20th century, woven by the nomadic Baluchi people of Iran and Afghanistan.