The American Conference on Oriental Rugs is a non-profit organization established for the understanding and appreciation of oriental rugs and textiles through its bi-annual conferences and its member rug and textile societies throughout North America.
The INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ORIENTAL CARPETS is dedicated to advancing the understanding of carpet and related textile arts, primarily of the eastern hemisphere.
The New England Rug Society (NERS) is an informal, non-profit organization of people interested in enriching their knowledge and appreciation of antique oriental rugs and textiles.