Summer 2011 ORRA Newsletter

The Summer 2011 ORRA Newsletter is out.  Click on the attachment to see it in a pdf.  There is a supplemental attachment as well which you will have to open seperately.

This Issue includes the following:

The Presidents Pen from ORRA President Michael Joseph

The Influence of Herat by Ian Grant - A historical overview of the ancient city of Herat from the time of Timberlane (Timur) in the late 1300's and how the designs of that great city still live in Oriental rugs today.

The Rug Metaphor by Farzan Navab - A look into some common phrases heard around the world that incorparate carpets.

USPAP Course and Exam at the July Market - Information about the upcoming course and Exam on Appraising to be given by Gayle Skluzacek, AAA

Knot To Be Missed - A look at the upcoming Seminar Knot to Be Missed Part II given by Certified Rug Appraisers Richard Amatulli and Phil Menendian - A program geared toward helping our members pass the CRA exam focusd on specific types ofrugs with which many test takers have had difficulty.

List of Participating Summer Market Vendors