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| June 04, 2015 |
Time:
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art
Between the Black and Caspian Seas: Antique Rugs from the Caucus - Selections from the Collection of Larry Gerber
Over the centuries, the Caucasus region became a mixture of numerous cultures and ideas that reflects the comings and goings of both interlopers and natives. Because of this diverse and rich history,
the influences and customs of Byzantium, Islam, Central Asian Turks, as well as the Ottoman Empire and Europeanized Imperial Russia, are all part of traditional Caucasus weaving. This exhibition focuses on the Caucasus textile tradition, specifically hand-woven
carpets. For the most part, self-employed women weavers working out of their homes and villages sustained this craft. Join
collector Larry Gerber in the gallery where he will discuss his collection of rugs and share his stories about collecting.
The Museum Cafe and galleries are open from 5 to 8 pm. Following the talk, there is a live jazz performance by Cullars Improvisational Rotation from 6 to 8 pm.
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