Authentication questions

If you are writing about a specific piece — its origin, age, weaving structure, or dye palette — the more detail you can provide at the outset, the more useful our initial response will be. High-resolution photographs showing the pile, the back of the carpet, and any visible repairs or restorations are particularly helpful for our research team to begin forming a considered view before a formal review is arranged.

Research collaboration

We welcome enquiries from textile historians, archivists, and independent researchers who are working on projects that intersect with antique hand-woven carpets and regional weaving traditions. If you are seeking to share documentary sources, propose a joint analytical review, or discuss a contested attribution, please describe your project briefly in your message so we can assess how our work might usefully connect with yours.