Ivan Soenderholm

This article is part of Jozan Magazine's ongoing series of personal portraits. Thomas Cole first arrived in Asia at the age of nineteen - and never truly left. What began as a search for an alternative reality developed over decades into a career uniting two lifelong passions: oriental textiles and the written word.

Viscontea Casa d'Aste will hold its upcoming Milano Decor auction on 23 June 2026 in Milan, featuring a substantial selection of carpets. Viewing will take place on 18, 19 and 22 June at the auction house premises in Milan (Via Guido Cavalcanti 8), with opening hours from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm (CEST). The sale includes carpet lots 365-444 within the afternoon session, which begins at 3:00 pm and covers lots 222-500.

This article is part of Jozan Magazine's ongoing series of personal portraits from the oriental rug world, highlighting the experiences and perspectives of dealers, researchers, and experts. Aaron Nejad opened his antique rug business in London in 1994, entering a market he describes as a golden era. Since then he has built a reputation for decorative and country house carpets, launched the London Antique Rug and Textile Art Fair, and broadened his activity into tapestries and textiles.