
Experience the History of the Carpet Trade in Speicherstadt
Sat 03.10. 16:00 - 21:00
Brooktorkai 9, 20457 Hamburg
Lectures & Discussions
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the carpet trade and discover the rich history of Speicherstadt. As part of the Night of Speicherstadt, we are opening our doors and inviting you on an exciting journey through the past and present of the Oriental carpet trade.Learn how Speicherstadt became an important trading centre for high-quality Oriental carpets over many decades and the role it still plays in the international carpet trade today. Using selected carpets, we will tell you about their origins, traditional knotting techniques, the materials used and the cultural background of their production.Look forward to interesting insights, historical stories and the opportunity to view extraordinary carpets up close. Our experts will be happy to answer your questions and provide insight into the art and quality of hand-knotted carpets.We look forward to welcoming you to our warehouse and experiencing a piece of Speicherstadt’s living history together.
