Persian Carpets in a New Context: Inside the MAK Vienna Textile and Carpet Collection
The MAK – Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna invites visitors to explore these questions through its new presentation of the permanent textile and carpet collection.
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The MAK – Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna invites visitors to explore these questions through its new presentation of the permanent textile and carpet collection.
Nagel Auktionen will hold its 851st auction, Six Continents, on 15 October 2026 at its premises in Stuttgart. The auction begins at 10:00 a.m. and offers both advance bidding and participation in the live auction.
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.
A hand-knotted Persian Dorokhsh rug measuring 200 × 205 cm is scheduled for auction at Jordaens in Belgium, with an estimated price of €120–€160. The listing offers an interesting snapshot of how Persian rugs are presented in the European secondary market.
COVER Connect New York 2026 brought international rug brands together in Manhattan, highlighting new directions in handmade rug design.
Persian rugs have been admired for centuries for their craftsmanship, intricate designs, rich colors, and cultural history. While many Persian rugs are purchased as beautiful additions to the home, some rare antique carpets have reached extraordinary prices at international auctions.
India is one of the major players in the global handmade carpet market, and the U.S. remains a key customer. Reduced price competitiveness for Indian carpets in the U.S.
Cyrus Parham, also known by his pen name Mitra, was born on January 23, 1930, in Shiraz, Iran. He was a distinguished translator, editor, literary critic, art historian, and one of the foremost experts on Iranian carpets.