DeWitt Mallary

DeWitt Mallary has been collecting, studying, writing about, and dealing in Oriental rugs and textiles for more than 35 years. He has been a contributing editor of HALI Magazine (carpets, textiles, and Islamic art), has presented papers and curated exhibitions at the American and International Conferences on Oriental Carpets, and at museums, and collectors groups around America and Europe. DeWitt was the editor of the English edition of Turkmen Carpets: A New Perspective.

Islamic Prayer Rugs (Winter Term 2024)

Participant Testimonials:

 It was an entirely new subject to me for study and was, as expected, interesting and valuable.

DeWitt has such an incredible wealth of information and is so willing to share. He is also well organized and has incredible slides and rugs to handle. I highly recommend his classes

Antique Trible and Village Rugs of Iran (Winter Term 2023) 

Participant Testimonials:

 DeWitt is brilliant and very generous in sharing his knowledge. It has been an honor and a pleasure to be in this class.

DeWitt brought examples of rugs or other trappings to each class to illustrate the individual tribal weavings. Very helpful!

The Great Persian Carpets of the Safavid Shahs, 1500-1700 (Fall Term 2021)

Participant Testimonials:

The knowledge and preparation of the Study Leader were exceptional!

Our instructor was very well-versed in the subject and always well-prepared

Woven Identities: Tribal Weaving from Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia (Winter Term 2020)

Participant Testimonials:

This course helped me broaden my understanding and appreciation of carpets, weaving, and textiles of the Middle East, past and present. I particularly enjoyed DeWitt's humor and personal interjections.

Fantastic knowledge of the topic and ease of answering any question in depth.