Cicim: The Infinitely Complex
Pattern-Weft Weavings of Anatolia

A Presentation of the Philadelphia Rug & Textile Society

Friday, March 18, 2005 7 PM
Cicim (pronounced “jijim”) is an often overlooked genre of vernacular weaving produced in Anatolia, among the world's oldest continually inhabited regions. A prized dowry item, these variously shaped and colored works are infinitely complex and serve infinite functions, from bridal curtains to prayer rugs to horse blankets.
Join us as gallery owner, enthusiast, and conservator, Donna Endres, presents a close-up view of this remarkable genre, illustrating how it differs from other Anatolian weft-wrapping genres,including zili, reciprocal brocading and soumak.
Donna Endres owns the Istanbul to Samarkand Gallery in Austin, Texas, where she has served as conservation-restoration consultant for rugs and carpets in the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center collections at The University of Texas
 Donna Endres

Friday, March 18, 2005 7 PM
The Robert Morris Building, 3rd Floor
100 North Seventeenth Street, Philadelphia
(NW Corner, 17th & Arch Sts.) Driving Directions
215-561-5500


Paid Parking available on at Central Indoor Parking,
on the corner of 17th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Special note: Please bring examples from your collection for a "show and tell" with Ms. Endres after her presentation.

Admission $15
Free for members
Non-Members please make check payable
to “Aron Fisher, Treasurer”
Admission fee may be applied toward new membership

Light refreshments will be served at 6:30 PM - and after Ms. Endres' presentation.

RSVP: [email protected] or (215) 860-8869
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