Seattle Textile and Rug Society (STARS)

The Seattle Textile And Rug Society (STARS) was founded in 1998, and is dedicated to increasing knowledge and appreciation of fine rugs and textiles for members and the general public throughout the greater Puget Sound area.   Through meetings, speakers, the web, and exhibitions, STARS provides its members an opportunity to learn and to share their interest in the world of carpets, textiles and the related arts.  Anyone interested in studying, collecting, preserving or decorating with textiles and rugs will enjoy being a member of STARS.  Learn about joining STARS.
 

Next Meeting

Rug and Textile Appreciation Morning

with Barry O'Connell

Saturday, December 6, 2008, 10AM - Noon

Emmanuel's Rug and Upholstery Cleaners
1105 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle
 

This meeting is a chance for members to mix and mingle while learning about rugs and textiles in each other’s collections. The format is based on the popular “Rug and Textile Appreciation Mornings” held at The Textile Museum, in Washington DC. Members are strongly encouraged to bring several rugs and textiles to show and discuss. We really can’t have too many pieces – the more there is to look at, the more we can learn.  Click here to download a PDF file of the full meeting announcement, or read it in standard web format by clicking here. 

Rug and Textile News and Events

Alhambra and Suleymaniye Mosque virtual tours.  Check out these fantastic virtual tours of the Alhambra in Granada, Spain and the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul.  It's like being there - zoom in, circle around, hear the birds singing.  Beautifully done and truly amazing.

New directory of world textile collections.  The Textile Museum library staff and volunteers have published a very comprehensive listing of textile collections around the world.  Click here to plan your next trip!

STARS is a member of the
American Conference On Oriental Rugs