Join us at Minasian Rug Company for an amazing night of discovery; Minasian will reveal a treasure trove of Oriental rugs, some hidden from public view for over half a century.

The event will also showcase custom rugs designed through World Weavers, an Urban Gateways visual arts and textile design program supported by Minasian. Sales and donations from this event will benefit World Weavers, which explores the history and artistry of rugmaking from Afghanistan, India, and Persia with Chicago students.

This event is free to Urban Gateways friends and supporters, but space is limited, so please RSVP at the link below! Food & drink are included.

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Pictured: Urban Gateways donors & supporters gathered at Minasian Rug Company in May 2014 for a Hidden Treasures of Minasian party + World Weavers showcase. We are proud of our continued partnership with Minasian! See more photos from the 2014 event here.

Pictured: Urban Gateways’ World Weavers program at Stone Academy. In World Weavers residency programs, students study textiles from all over the world and create their own designs. Winning designs each year are woven into reality by textile artists in Afghanistan. Photo by Alayna Kudalis; more photos here.

Our thanks to the organizations that make World Weavers possible!