[Michael H Kaplan]

I am relatively new to this forum but am very interested in textiles. To be specific piled carpets. I have subscribed to Hali. Joined the D.C. Textile Museum and become a member of the IHBS in DC. The last issue (Spring)of Hali for which the hard copy came a few days ago is disappointing. Most of the articles are on topics that relate to textiles but not to piled carpets. Same with the Textile Museum and to a lesser extent with the IHBS. I know our numbers are decreasing and by opening these groups and publications up to more than piled carpets they are broadening their base still I would hope that most attention would still be on pilled carpets. Disappointing.