Thomas Cole

Thomas Cole has been involved with the visual arts for almost 40 years, and is known as a keen observer of, and insightful writer about, antique textile art from Central Asia. Having lived in Asia for nearly 20 years, the experiences he gained in situ served as the foundation for perspectives he has shared in numerous articles for a London based publication, in addition to three books. But he is best known among his peers as having a “good eye” for textile art.

With a keen eye for antique textile art, he has been a focused observer of different cultures throughout Asia, and able to bring relevance to these very foreign cultures, both through his writings as well as photographs.