Vol. X, No. 5 | ![]() |
Cover: Ak-chirpy, Tekke cloak
Lead Article: An Introduction to Persian Tribal Rugs, by Donald N. Wilber
A survey of each tribal group, with a bibliography
Traditional Turkoman Embroidery, by A.S. Teselkin
A folk art reveals cultural aesthetics and ancient beliefs
Is This an S-Group Weaving, by ORR Staff
Will this rare weaving stir dealer/collector interest?
VI International Conference on Oriental Carpets
Academic programs, exhibitions; special events not to be missed in San Francisco
Morocco's New Flatwoven Rugs, by Lois Brubeck
Tiflits and Oued Zems form a large part of current non-factory production
South Persian Masterworks, Part I, exhibition review by ORR Staff
John J. Collins, Jr.'s latest specialized collection
About Carpet Restoration, by Liz Callison Petillo
Carpet suitability for repair, restoration, or conservation
Baluchi Woven Treasures, book review by George O'Bannon
Boucher's book offers the best color printing of Baluch rugs to date
Did Anatolian Kilim Designs Descend from Iranian Tribal Traditions? by James Opie
Research collides with important aspects of the Goddess theory
Textiles of Wonder and Delight at the Textile Museum, exhibition review by George O'Bannon
Ed Rossbach's selections from the TM's collection
In the Market, by Saul Yale Barodofsky and Stephanie Odegard
Market experiences in Nepal and the Soviet Union
Book Review: Asian Carpet and Textile Art, Vol. 1, review by Murray Eiland
Eberhart Herrmann's advertising is sumptuous, often informative, and worth paying for
A Conversation with Tom Kalman, by ORR Staff
Architect, collector, and museum benefactor discusses motivation
On The Market
Collector textiles available at better rug galleries near you
Treasures Found in Spring Cleaning
Auctions in Europe yield a few gems
More Magic Carpet Prices!
Christie's April 7 auction proved a tremendous success