The Alberto Levi Gallery in Milan has an online exhibition of small tribal Persian weavings. 'Front/Back' celebrates modestly sized, highly decorative bag faces in keeping with the gallery's dedication to the appreciation of antique textiles and carpets as art. Alberto Levi is also exhibiting at the 6th edition of ARTS, the San Francisco Rug and Textile Show, 16 - 19 October 2014.
'Front/Back' – Alberto Levi online exhibition
The Alberto Levi Gallery in Milan are currently showing Front/Back, an online exhibition of small tribal Persian weavings.
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