Peter Pap Oriental Rugs

Message from Peter Pap Oriental Rugs

There was a time when the rug trade in this country was dominated by a handful of old-world dealers. An animated collection of individuals, these dealers went to great lengths to ensure their customer's satisfaction. Their ostensible role, of course, was to provide advice in the selection of Oriental rugs. In practice, however, they were called upon to provide other services as well: appraiser and curator; aesthetic consultant and critic; and, when required, restoration craftsman. Whatever the service, these dealers were acting from their deep respect for the art of the Oriental rug, and for the individuals that shared that love. I have tried to revive the best aspects of that tradition in the way that I run my own galleries - by blending the values of the past with the conveniences of the present.