Magic Carpets Meet the Antique Road Show 

Rug Appreciation Day
with Turabi Topal
Saturday, March 20, 11am-4pm

Ever wondered about Great-Aunt Mary’s oriental rug you inherited? Or the bargain you found at a yard sale? Where and how was it made? How much is it really worth?

In conjunction with the Holter’s stunning Magic Carpets exhibition, rug master Turabi Topal is flying in from Seattle for a Rug Appreciation Day. Mr. Topal, business partner of Helena’s own Ersun Ozer of Anatolia Oriental Rug Gallery, began working with carpets when he was 12 years old in Turkey. He is considered a magician of weaving and intricate repair, and his extensive knowledge comes from decades of hands-on experience. He will discuss the history and technique of carpet weaving from 11am to noon and will give pointers on how to distinguish carpet types, their origins, and what makes a carpet valuable. From noon until 4pm he will examine your carpets with you and answer questions. If your carpet is too large to carry, please consider bringing photographs