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SUMMARY:Experience Hand-Woven Rugs from Traditional Designs to Contemporary Art (You’ll also enjoy a catered Persian lunch at Pride of Persia Rug Company)
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM \nIn this hands-on program you will explore the fascinating state of today’s rug market. The world of hand-woven rugs has undergone a remarkable transformation. The classic red and blue Persian rug is now joined by an incredible array of contemporary styles. From Nepal and other weaving centers\, innovative rug styles have arisen from the influence of diverse cultures. You will learn about the impacts of dramatic shifts in technology\, production techniques\, design\, economics\, and politics. The importance of the changing role of women in the rug industry will be revealed. At the beautiful Pride of Persia Rug Company and Postmodern Traditions Showroom\, you are invited to see and handle a wide range of rugs. Whether you are a world traveler\, a designer\, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty and intrigue of rugs\, you will experience an inside look at today’s exotic expanse of hand-woven rugs. Attendees will enjoy a catered Persian lunch and easy street level parking. \nThis field trip meeting is only open to current members and their invited guests. \nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nMehdi Abedi moved to Houston in 1981 to complete his Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology at Rice University. He also returned to his rug roots. Mehdi says\, “One of the first sounds I ever heard was the sound of weaving.” All four of his sisters were accomplished weavers in Yazd\, Iran. His daily route to school took him past the boiling dye pots and brightly colored wool hung to dry in the alleys. \nBeginning with just 10 small Hamadans in 1981\, he built an extensive rug collection and a loyal clientele. \nA few years later\, he began teaching other enthusiasts about Persian rugs through continuing education courses. \nLisa Slappey joined Mehdi as a partner in selling Persian rugs by private appointment. They acquired exhibit space in Carolyn Thompson’s Antique Center of Texas in 1996 and Pride of Persia Rug Company was born. They later expanded to feature about 4\,000 rugs in an 8\,000 sq ft showroom. In 2009\, Pride of Persia grew again by opening a beautiful new showroom in the Houston Design Center. \nTo meet the growing demand for Tibetan-style rugs\, Abedi and Slappey opened Postmodern Traditions Custom & Contemporary Rug Gallery in 2011. \nNext came their current home: a 9\,500 sq ft showroom in the Westport complex facing Old Katy Rd. This showroom features an extensive collection of antique and unusual Persian rugs from the cities\, tribes\, and villages of Iran along with select lines of hand-woven custom\, contemporary\, and decorative rugs from around the world. \nIncluded in this field trip meeting event is a wonderful complimentary Persian luncheon prepared by our speaker and amazing chef: Mehdi.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/rug-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip Meeting,Monthly Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org
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SUMMARY:Experience Handwoven Rugs from Traditional Designs to Contemporary Art
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM\nProgram and Persian lunch at Pride of Persia Rug Company \nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMehdi Abedi \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/handwoven-rugs-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip Meeting,Monthly Meeting
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SUMMARY:Experience Handwoven Rugs from Traditional Designs to Contemporary Art
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM – MEMBERS and MEMBER GUESTS ONLY\nIn this hands-on program you will explore the fascinating state of today’s rug market. The world of handwoven rugs has undergone a remarkable transformation. Recent years have seen the classic red and blue Persian rug joined by an incredible array of contemporary styles. From Nepal and other weaving centers\, innovative rug styles have arisen from the influence of diverse cultures. You will learn about the impacts of dramatic shifts in technology\, production techniques\, design\, economics\, and politics. The importance of the changing role of women in the rug industry will be revealed.At the beautiful Pride of Persia Rug Company and Postmodern Traditions Showroom\, you are invited to see and handle a wide range of rugs. Whether you are a world traveler\, a designer\, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty and intrigue of rugs\, you will experience an inside look at today’s exotic expanse of handwoven rugs.Attendees will enjoy a catered Persian lunch and easy street level parking. \nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa Slappey\, Ph.D.\, has been in the handwoven rug business in Houston for more than 25 years. After years of training in the art of traditional Persian rugs\, she now specializes in contemporary rugs\, particularly those handwoven in Nepal. She holds a Ph.D. in English from Rice University\, where she also taught for two decades. Dr. Slappey writes articles for interior design and rug industry publications and teaches courses on rugs. She has won multiple awards from the American Society of Interior Designers for Product Design\, Textiles\, Flooring\, and Industry Partner/Designer Collaboration. With partner Mehdi Abedi\, she owns and operates Pride of Persia Rug Company and Postmodern Traditions Custom and Contemporary Rug Gallery. \nFor more information\, visit: www.prideofpersia.com and www.postmoderntraditions.com.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/experience-handwoven-rugs-from-traditional-designs-to-contemporary-art-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip Meeting,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211023T103000
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SUMMARY:Galveston Brunch and Bryan Museum Visit -CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:THIS SPECIAL EVENT IS CANCELLED. \nPlease note that the brunch and museum tour are for Members +1. \nIn lieu of our October regular monthly meeting\, Beverly Denver will host a brunch at her historic Galveston bungalow\, Whimsy. \nA visit to the Bryan Museum Collection and Galleries will follow our delightful brunch. HFCW will have a 60- to 90-minute\, socially distant\, docent-guided tour. The museum entrance fee is $12 per person. \nThe Bryan Museum houses one of the world’s largest gatherings of historical artifacts\, documents\, and artwork relating to Texas and the American West. The museum’s holdings span 12\,000 years\, from ancient Native American cultural artifacts to today. You’ll see a portion of the 70\,000 items\, including a stunning display of saddles; over 250 antique firearms; hundreds of spurs; art from fine to folk; rare maps; chaps; as well as Native American stone tools and arrowheads.  \nThe museum building itself is a jewel\, and you’ll come away impressed and proud of its presentation of the chronological history of Texas and the American West. \nReservations are needed by Friday October 15\, 2021. Click register button to register yourself. Register your guest separately. \nPlease mail your check for $12 per person payable to HFCW. Send checks to our treasurer:  Carolyn Myers\, 1422 Garden Park Drive\, Deer Park\, TX 77536.
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/galveston-brunch-and-bryan-museum-visit/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip Meeting,Special Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181031T112000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181031T130000
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SUMMARY:University of Houston Archive Tour
DESCRIPTION:Lisa German\, the dean of the University of Houston Libraries extends a special invitation to HFCW. Dean German has invited us to an exclusive display of rare books just for our organization and our guests. \nNOTE: We are NOT meeting at Sorrento for October. \n\nFIELD TRIP / PROGRAM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur group will be treated to up close views of special treasures selected from the 106\,000 rare books and artifacts in the collection. UH archivists and librarians will be on hand to answer all questions. You’ll discover the secrets of a library that acts like a museum: The oldest item in the collection will astonish you\, Topsell’s 1658 History of Four-footed Beasts and Serpents explains the three different types of dragons\, a 17th century prayer book’s cover is richly beaded and embroidered\, and a 1611 first edition of the King James Bible has pages the size of cookie sheets. Come and see for yourself. \nThe tour will be held on our regular Wednesday\, October 31\, 2018 meeting date and beginning time. We will park in the UH Hilton parking garage on the UH main campus (map and directions: http://www.ericshouston.com/contact_us). Those who live close to each other may wish to carpool. At 11:30am\, we will lunch at Eric’s Restaurant (menu: http://www.ericshouston.com/lunch). This is the restaurant located in the UH Hilton off the lobby. After lunch\, we will have our parking validated\, and then walk over to the MD Anderson Library for our custom tour. (Those who must leave at 1:00pm to return to work would miss the tour and would leave campus following our lunch together.)\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/october-2018-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181031T112000
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SUMMARY:University of Houston Archive Tour
DESCRIPTION:Lisa German\, the dean of the University of Houston Libraries extends a special invitation to HFCW. Dean German has invited us to an exclusive display of rare books just for our organization and our guests. \nNOTE: We are NOT meeting at Sorrento for October. \n\nFIELD TRIP / PROGRAM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur group will be treated to up close views of special treasures selected from the 106\,000 rare books and artifacts in the collection. UH archivists and librarians will be on hand to answer all questions. You’ll discover the secrets of a library that acts like a museum: The oldest item in the collection will astonish you\, Topsell’s 1658 History of Four-footed Beasts and Serpents explains the three different types of dragons\, a 17th century prayer book’s cover is richly beaded and embroidered\, and a 1611 first edition of the King James Bible has pages the size of cookie sheets. Come and see for yourself. \nThe tour will be held on our regular Wednesday\, October 31\, 2018 meeting date and beginning time. We will park in the UH Hilton parking garage on the UH main campus (map and directions: http://www.ericshouston.com/contact_us). Those who live close to each other may wish to carpool. At 11:30am\, we will lunch at Eric’s Restaurant (menu: http://www.ericshouston.com/lunch). This is the restaurant located in the UH Hilton off the lobby. After lunch\, we will have our parking validated\, and then walk over to the MD Anderson Library for our custom tour. (Those who must leave at 1:00pm to return to work would miss the tour and would leave campus following our lunch together.)\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/october-2018-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org
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