Two October Meetings to start our new Seaso:.

 

Dr. Peter Davies will present:
“The Anatolian Kilim:  Its Technique & Design.”

 

 

 Peter Davies is a graduate of the Yale Drama School in Theatre History, English and Comparative Literature Departments. After teaching many years in Izmir, Turkey as well as directing theater productions for the British and American Consulates in Turkey, he fell in love with the textile world, especially flatweave (kilim) and carpets of Turkey. In 1976, he founded Turkana Gallery of Old and Antique Kilims which is presently located in New York City. He specializes in Anatolian kilims and as well as supplying kilims, costumes and various textile artifacts for the permanent Asian Peoples Exhibition at New York's Museum of Natural History. He is the author of numerous articles on rugs and kilims as well as the book: The Tribal Eye: Antique Kilims of Anatolia.

 

Attendees are invited to bring antique Anatolian kilims for show & tell. Attendance to this lecture is open to members of PORS and the Philadelphia Art Alliance members. Non-members and guests: $5.00 at the reception desk.

 

Stephanie Odegard will present:  “Weaving Together Art, Business and Social Activities.”

 

 

 

Recognized by The New York Times and magazines including House & Garden, House Beautiful and Food & Wine for her artistic and humanitarian work, Stephanie Odegard, founder of Odegard Carpets, will be the second presenter in International House’s World Economic Lecture Series. The presentation will demonstrate the economic power of connecting indigenous artisans to the world market in the effort to raise and sustain the standard of living in developing countries.

 

Drawing on her 25 years of experience working for the United Nations, World Bank and Peace Corps, Ms. Odegard is renowned for creating an economic development model based on high production standards, a sustainable, child-free workplace, and respect for cultural diversity.  Her company, Odegard Carpets, works to transform traditional artisan crafts of developing nations into commercially viable industries and, today, her carpets grace the floors of the J. Paul Getty Museum and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

 

After the lecture, you will have the opportunity to continue the conversation at the White Dog Café (3420 Sansom Street) with Nina Smith, Executive Director of Rugmark. Nina will highlight child labor issues in the rug industries worldwide. Attend both the lecture and dinner for a value price of $40 (includes tax & tip; student and senior price is$32).  No cost for attending lecture only. Reservations required for dinner. Call 215-386-9224 or visit www.whitedog.com. 

This is an important social issue connected to weaving and you will have a chance to see beautiful contemporary carpets.

 

The World Economic Lecture Series brings experts from around the globe to Philadelphia to discuss topics of worldwide economic importance.

The Philadelphia Oriental Rug Society is proud to partner with the International House for this special event. Please be there and show your support. Let others know that PORS welcome new members interested in rugs, culture and rug related events.
November Meeting: Myrna Bloom and Richard Marcus (Members): Music & Rug Books and Bibliography. This will be a very special meeting. Start to make the list of books you need to seriously start or augment your library. Mark your Calendar: November 14,  Sunday at 2:30 PM.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Philadelphia Oriental Rug Society

Samy Rabinovic

P.O. Box 187

Newtown, PA 18940