Khosrow Sobhe hosted a special presentation by Jon Thompson.

[T Monahan]

Many textile enthusiasts enjoyed Jon Thompson's presentation on Turkoman rugs. He was on a 12 city tour and we got to enjoy this one in LA today at Khosrow's rug gallery. He will be in Seattle next.

 

[The Great Oz]

Quite a turnout. Was there free beer?

Do you know the Seattle date or is he working through an association?

 

[T Monahan]

Quite a turnout. Was there free beer?

Do you know the Seattle date or is he working through an association?

NO Beer during the program I attended. Some rug washers managed to find their way to a coctail hour off site. I personally went to see Bobcat's facility in LA with my car group.

You missed the Seattle talk by Jon. I called and found out It was last night! The Seattle Textile and Rug Society sponsored it. I was told today that for $50 you can join and they will keep you posted on upcoming events. They serve snacks too!

 

[FredC]

Are those young guys standing in the back to keep anyone from escaping the retirement home where this was held?

 

[T Monahan]

Are those young guys standing in the back to keep anyone from escaping the retirement home where this was held?

The young guys were learning respectfully from the old guys. No substitute for experience. (The guy standing in the black shirt is young at 58? - nice! )

The only thing that was older than some of the people were the rugs. This event was held at:

Khosrow Sobhe's Rug Galery
1655 South La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90035
United States

 

[FredC]

(The guy standing in the black shirt is young at 58? - nice! )

I figured he was head of security for the home.

Seriously though...looks like a cool event

 

[T Monahan]

There was indeed a great deal of wealth just in rugs that needed to be secured. We were asked not to take pictures of some rugs shown due to their value to the collector and his personal security and right of privacy.