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16/04/13

A large Bordered Shahsavan Soumac bagface ca 1850 to be exhibited by
James Cohen.

14/04/13

This Liao brocade fragment, China, 13.century will be exhibited by Galerie Arabesque.

11/04/13

A 19th century Caucasian Shaddah 7’4” x 5’5” to be exhibited by
James Cohen.

09/04/13

19th century south-west Persian long rug to be exhibited by Aaron Nejad.

08/04/13

On April 19th, a former LARTA exhibitor, Arash Karimzadeh of Pars Rug gallery, will be giving a talk on the 'History of Persian silk carpets, methods of weaving and origins of designs' at The Edenbridge Galleries, Kent. Advance booking required. Call 01732 864163 to secure a place.

07/04/13

Shirvan rug 0.76 x 0.79, to be exhibited by Alex Zadah at LARTA 2013.

06/04/13

Andy Lloyd will be showing this fine antique Helvaci west Anatolian kelim.

04/04/13

This Daghestan prayer rug will be exhibited by Galerie Arabesque.

25/03/13

These two pieces, an 18th century Italian silk embroidery and a 19th century Shahrysyab Suzani, will be exhibited by Galerie Arabesque.

19/03/13

Andy Lloyd will also be showing this piece - an Afghan Baluchi (tribe) saddlebag front mid 19C. The square centre and boxes in the border are very rare features found in a similar bag in the V&A collection purchased as antique in 1886, making this the oldest documented type of Baluch bag. This piece is in excellent condition with uniquely lustrous wool only found in such early examples.

17/03/13

Another piece to be exhibited by Andy Lloyd - a large and complete Coptic Egyptian textile panel with a female figure. Size 19 x 16 cm, mid to late 4th C. Very unusual to find such a large piece in such good condition.

12/03/13

Two pieces to be shown by Andy Lloyd - a 15C Byzantine roundel from a Bishops Omophorion (one of his vestments which went around the neck) (left) and a Qing dynasty late 17C Chinese dragon in silk Kesi (tapestry) technique (right).

04/03/13

These two pieces, a late 19th c. Taimani bird bag and an early 19th c. Manastir prayer rug fragment, will be shown by Galerie Arabesque.

02/03/13

We are delighted to confirm that Andy Lloyd will once again be exhibiting at LARTA.

27/02/13

Owen Parry will be showing this Mid 19th c. Moghan rug (upper image) and Tekke Ak chuval (lower image).

18/02/13

This rare 19th century Avar Kelim will be exhibited by Aaron Nejad.

05/02/13

James Cohen will be exhibiting this Khotan Saf Fragment circa 1800 3'2" x 5'10" / 98 x 176cm

24/01/13

Aaron Nejad will be exhibiting this rare 19th century Uzbek Embroidery from Central Asia.

14/01/13

We are delighted to announce that celebrated author Robert Chenciner will be signing copies of his new book “Dragons, Padlocks and Tamerlane’s Balls” at LARTA on Saturday 20th April. » read press release

30/11/12

Alex Zadah will be joining us for LARTA 2013, exhibiting rare textiles and early carpets.

THE LONDON ANTIQUE RUG AND TEXTILE ART FAIR
18th to 21st April 2013

Now in its third year, we are delighted to announce that the London Antique Rug and Textile Art Fair (LARTA) will once again take place at The Showroom, Penfold St, London NW8 from 18th to 21st April 2013. Opening night, April 18th, is our Collectors' Preview (invitation only).

Our objective remains to present rare and beautiful antique rugs, carpets and textiles to discerning collectors, decorators and a wider general audience interested in the woven arts and design. Visitors to LARTA 2013 will have the opportunity to source items originating from Anatolia, the Caucasus, Persia, Central Asia, India and China, as well as from Europe and Africa, and from all periods up to the early 20th century.

Many of our regular exhibitors will be returning for LARTA 2013. But we are also delighted to announce that 2 new exhibitors will be joining us, namely Gallery Nomad from Berkhamsted and Galerie Arabesque from Stuttgart. In addition, one of our founding exhibitors, Joss Graham Gallery, will be returning. We believe that the new exhibitors will add even greater quality and variety to the choice on offer. There will be an eclectic mix of rare collectors' items and quality decorative items presented by some of the UK and Europe most dynamic and knowledgeable dealers.

We are delighted to be able to once again present LARTA at The Showroom. Conveniently located a few minutes from Marble Arch close to Edgware Road, in central London, this contemporary exhibition space provides a rare opportunity to view inspiring rugs and textile art in relaxed surroundings. LARTA 2013 will be fun, cool, and inspiring.