It has been announced that The International Conference on Oriental Carpets (ICOC) will conduct its 13th International Conference in Washington DC from 6 – 9 August 2015. The Conference will include, among other events, a series of lectures produced by ICOC at the new Textile Museum on the campus of the George Washington University, special admission to the important opening exhibition that fills the new museum, a reception, other exhibitions in and around Washington, access to The Textile Museum's new conservation and storage facilities and a post-Conference tour to Philadelphia and New York City. Details and registration for the Conference will begin April 1, 2015. However, there will be a limitation on the numbers of registrants. Special hotel packages and rates will be arranged. Please Watch this space for further information.
Stop Press: ICOC set for Washington DC in August 2015
It has been announced that The International Conference on Oriental Carpets (ICOC ) will conduct its 13th International Conference in Washington DC from 6 – 9 August 2015. The Conference will include, among other events, a series of lectures produced by ICOC at the new…
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