Antique Rug & Textile Show 2026 in San Francisco: Antique Rugs and Textiles Take Center Stage
The Antique Rug & Textile Show 2026 returns to San Francisco from October 23–25, bringing together antique rugs, historic textiles and traditional weaving traditions. The event also features a special talk on textiles from the Levant and Syria.
The Antique Rug & Textile Show (ARTS) 2026 will take place from October 23 to 25, 2026, in San Francisco, bringing together dealers, collectors and specialists focused on antique rugs, historic textiles and traditional weavings from around the world. The event will be held at 2015 Greenwich Street, San Francisco.
A Meeting Point for Antique Rugs and Textile Art
ARTS has developed into an established event for antique and ethnographic rugs and textiles. According to the organizers, the show first launched in 2011 and has since become an annual meeting point for dealers and collectors from the US and other countries.
The 2026 edition will feature a curated group of exhibitors presenting antique rugs, textiles and traditional weavings. The participating specialists represent a range of weaving traditions, including Persian, Anatolian, Caucasian, Turkmen and other regional textile arts.
For collectors, exhibitions such as ARTS offer an opportunity to examine historic pieces closely and learn more about the techniques, materials and cultural traditions behind them. In the antique rug market, factors such as origin, age, construction, condition and documented history can all contribute to understanding a piece.
John Gillow to Present a Textile Talk
One of the featured educational events at ARTS 2026 is a Textile Talk with John Gillow, scheduled for Saturday, October 24 at 12 noon.
Gillow, a specialist in global textile traditions, will discuss textiles from the Levant and Syria, followed by a question-and-answer session. The talk is free for visitors and forms part of the show's wider focus on textile history and cultural traditions.
ARTS 2026 Schedule
The show opens on Friday, October 23, with a ticketed preview from 2–8 PM. Public opening hours on Saturday are 10 AM–8 PM, while Sunday runs from 10 AM–6 PM. Admission is free on Saturday and Sunday.
Why ARTS Matters to the Rug Market
The continued presence of specialist events such as ARTS highlights the role of antique rugs and textiles within the international collecting and decorative arts market. For historic Persian rugs in particular, their appeal can extend beyond visual design to include regional origin, weaving technique, materials, dyes, motifs, age and provenance.
Events like ARTS also provide an opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to engage directly with experts and explore the cultural stories woven into historic textiles.
For Rugeast, the show is another example of how antique rugs continue to connect craftsmanship, cultural heritage and collecting culture across international markets.