by Ivan Soenderholm The 15th International Conference on Oriental Carpets (ICOC) took place in Istanbul from June 6 to 9, 2024, offering a comprehensive program for enthusiasts and professionals in the field. Organized in collaboration with the Istanbul Association of Carpet Exporters (IHiB), the event featured academic sessions, exhibitions, and … read more
After a period without much activity at our website ICOC has now launched a redesigned website based on advanced open access software. This has given us the neccessary tools to provide our readers with online information on an advanced platform. We are now working to implement new features on the website … read more
ICOC Conference Tour September 2024 by Peter Bichler In September 2024, the ICOC and TKF collaborated with one of the oldest carpet and textile societies in the world—the Forum Textil- und Teppichkunst (FTT), based in Basel, Switzerland. Highlights included: Participants also gained access to depots and restoration studios of world-renowned … read more
In September 2023, the TKF, in cooperation with ICOC, hosted the “ICOC Conference Tour Poland.” This tour offered international experts the opportunity to explore significant collections in Krakow, Warsaw, and Ciechanow.Participants accessed lesser-known museums, monasteries, and royal palaces, including: Peter Bichler, TKF Editors note: Link to TKF – Die Gesellschaft … read more
In September 2019, the TKF hosted the “ICOC-Tour: Carpets and Collections of the Alpine Area,” in collaboration with ICOC. This tour brought international experts to explore some of the most significant collections in Bavaria, Tyrol, and South Tyrol. Participants visited little-known museums, monasteries, and imperial palaces, including: Peter Bichler, TKF … read more
The 14th International Conference on Oriental Carpets (ICOC) was held in Washington DC from June 7 -10, 2018 in collaboration with the Textile Museum and the George Washington University Museum. The exhibitions included ikats from the Guido Goldman collection at both the Textile Museum and the Smithsonian Institution’s Sackler Museum, other Central Asian carpets … read more
by Wendel Swan The 13th International Conference on Oriental Carpets (ICOC) was held in Washington DC from 6 – 9 August 2015. This edition was scheduled especially to collaborate with and support The Textile Museum’s new location on the campus of George Washington University. Participants turned out in larger numbers … read more
The International Conference on Oriental Carpets (ICOC) organized a six-day tour in Vienna and Budapest from September 15 to 21, 2014, focusing on the study and appreciation of Oriental carpets and textiles. This event was held in collaboration with the Austrian Society for Textile-Art-Research (TKF), a key organization supporting research, … read more
by Dennis Dodds In June of 2011, ICOC organized a smorgasbord of discoveries, receptions and festive cultural events that drew enthusiasts and aficionados, expert collectors, scholars and dealers from around the world. June is an ideal time of year to visit these wonderful northern cities with their rivers, canals, … read more
The 11th International Conference on Oriental Carpets (ICOC) took place in Istanbul from April 19 to 23, 2007, bringing together nearly 600 participants, including scholars, collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts from around the world. As one of the most significant events in the field of Oriental carpets, the conference provided a … read more