The International Conference on Oriental Carpets 19-22 April 2007 in
Istanbul included visits to
several highly interesting exhibitions and receptions as a part of the
program. On Friday evening, April 20th, the Museum of Turkish and Islamic
Art (Turk Islam Eserleri Muzesi) held an reception and exhibition for the ICOC participants. The reception was very cheerful and old friends were found at the
reception and new acquaintances were made. Well - the highlight was of
course the Museum's excellent collection of more than 100 Anatolian
carpets and fragments - some of them more than 700 years old.
ICOC participants enjoy the excellent collection
Konya carpet fragment 13-14th century
Carpet fragment 17-18th century - Central or Western
Anatolia
Usak carpet detail 17th century
Detail Caucasian carpet - Azerbaijan18th century
Large medallion Holbein carpet late 16th century
The large exhibition hall in the Museum of Turkish and
Islamic Art
