Geared toward educating, discussing and learning about Oriental Rugs and Antique Rugs. Each meet-up will be casually held as a walk-thru viewing of Auction house gallerys pre-hammer, including Christies and Sotheby's of Manhattan New York

NYCC (New York Culture Club) is a social and educational cultural studies organization. Essentially we are a combination book club / cultural immersion group. Our goal is to embrace and appreciate the diversity of our world, and the people within it, while engaging in a social and entertaining experience that take us around globe via the city of New York.  Every quarter we choose a country or culture and create a program of relevant and accessible activities. The group meets approximately every …

The purpose of this group is to promote the ancient art of rug weaving in the greater NY area. If you are an arts & crafts lover, this another medium you will simply love to work in. However, unlike knitting or other crafts, there is nowhere in Manhattan to learn the secrets of rug weaving...until NOW! We are starting off with beginner's workshops with the hopes of creating a future weaving circle. Come and enjoy a cup of Turkish coffee with us!

Hayko was born in Istanbul to Armenian parents. He lived in Strasbourg, France from age 19 for 10 years. He came to New York City in 1988 with his wife; both daughters were born here. Hayko is widely respected for both the quality of his rugs and for his personal integrity. He works closely with museums and private collectors; he specially enjoys working with new owners, and encourages people to come in for Turkish coffee and a Look at his showroom located at 9-20 35th Avenue, Space 3D, Astoria, …