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The Arts Intel Report

A Cultural Compass
For the World Traveler
A Cultural Compass
For the World Traveler

The London Antique Rug & Textile Art Fair (LARTA)

Jan 21–26, 2020
Battersea, London SW11 4NJ, United Kingdom

When it comes to judging antique rugs, confidence does not come by way of books. They help. But nothing replaces a long apprenticeship of looking at the real thing, handling it (counting knots doesn’t count for much), and learning from the experts. Which is why a fair like LARTA is so special: it’s dedicated to the appreciation of antique rug and textile art. There will be hundreds of pieces on display, at all price points. But more that, gathered here are the world’s top dealers, scholars, and collectors, ready to share the beauty and history of the woven world. —L.J.

London Antique Rug & Textile Art Fair (LARTA), 2020. Photo: John Englefield Photography. Courtesy of the London Antique Rug & Textile Art Fair.

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