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What is The HALI Carpet & Textile World Directory?
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The HALI Carpet & Textile World Directory is a brand new product from the publishers of HALI magazine, the leading journal of antique and modern carpets, textiles and Islamic art. It includes the most comprehensive listings available of dealers in antique and modern carpets and textiles, agents, brokers and auction houses, as well as information on appraisers, restorers and a wide range of ancillary services. It is A5 size and 500 pages.
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When will The HALI Carpet & Textile World Directory be published?
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The HALI Carpet & Textile World Directory was launched at the HALI Antique Carpet & Textile Art Fair in June 2003.
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Who is featured in The HALI Carpet & Textile World Directory?
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The HALI Carpet & Textile World Directory provides a complete listing of companies with a commercial interest in carpets, textile art and related services. As well as dealers in antique and modern carpets, this includes agents and brokers, auction houses, appraisers, specialist bookshops and book dealers, carpet and textile designers, cleaners and restorers, interior designers, suppliers of carpet making materials, specialist shippers, scientific services such as carbon dating and dye analysis, and a wide range of ancillary services.
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Who are the readers of The HALI Carpet & Textile World Directory?
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The HALI Carpet & Textile World Directory is read by top collectors and interior designers and has already become their indispensable guide to the world of carpets and textile art. The Directory was delivered to 1700 established global collectors of carpets and textiles.
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How can I list my business in The HALI Carpet & Textile World Directory?
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To appear in the next edition of The HALI Carpet & Textile World Directory simply complete the online questionnaire when it goes live.
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How will my details be presented in The HALI Carpet & Textile World Directory?
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Standard entries are presented ten to a page in sections based on what you do. Carpet dealers are divided between "antique" and "modern", and are further broken down depending on location and specialisation. Antique carpet dealers appear under their main specialisation, with secondary specialisations noted in their entry.
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Which address should I put in the "Company Details" section of the questionnaire?
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Please provide the company's main physical address, where potential clients can visit and view your range or services. If you have a postbag or post box, please note this as part of the main address.
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What if my company has more than one branch?
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Please provide information for your head office. You can include other branches for a small charge of £50 per additional address - contact David Young on david.young@hali.com or +44 (0)20 7578 7209 for further details.
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How many contact names should I include under "Main contact name"?
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Please provide a single sales contact for potential clients. If you wish to provide further sales contacts you will need to talk to David Young on david.young@hali.com or +44 (0)20 7578 7209 about an extended entry.
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What do the activity headings mean?
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Agent/broker - carries no stock, but arranges purchases between interested parties.
Auction house - offers items for auction only.
Ancillary services - anything not covered elsewhere, including tracking and hanging, carpet laying, underlay etc.
Appraiser - valuer and identifier of carpet and textile art for sale or insurance purposes.
Bookshop/book dealer - dealer in books specialising in carpets and textile art.
Carpet dealer - seller of carpets from own stock, either through a retail outlet or by appointment, and further broken down by specialisation. Modern carpet dealers will be listed as "retailer", "manufacturer/wholesaler", or "retailer & manufacturer/wholesaler".
Carpet designer - designer of carpets or textile art.
Cleaning/restoration - provider of carpet and textile cleaning and restoration services.
Interior designer/specifier - provider of interior design services or furniture and décor specification for interiors.
Magazine/publisher/website - publisher of specialist carpet and textile publications, either in hard copy or online, including books and periodicals.
Carpet making materials and tools - provider of specialist equipment and materials for making carpets and textile art.
Photographic studios - providers of photographic services, specialising in carpets and textile art.
Publishing services - freelance editorial and specialist writing services.
Scientific services - providers of carbon dating, dye analysis and other specialist technical services.
Shipping - specialist international shipping services for carpets and textile art.
Tour operator - organiser of trips and holidays to carpet producing regions.
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Can I appear in multiple sections of the Directory?
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Yes. Please tick all services that you DIRECTLY provide and you will appear in all relevant sections. Further entries within a section - for instance branch offices or additional specialities for carpet dealers - can be purchased at £50 per additional entry.
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What am I meant to put in the "Specific Speciality (optional)" field?
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If you wish, you can use this space to note in a few words your particular area of expertise within a geographic area. This could be by time or geography, for example "Tribal Rugs", "Classical Carpets" or "Pre-Columbian Textiles".
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I am an antique carpet dealer that is both a retailer and sees clients by appointment: which business type should I select?
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Please select retailer unless you operate by appointment only.
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How can I advertise in The HALI Carpet & Textile World Directory?
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To maximise your exposure, advertise in The HALI Carpet & Textile World Directory. Contact David Young on david.young@hali.com or +44 (0)20 7578 7209 for further details.
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How can I get a copy of The HALI Carpet & Textile World Directory?
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Click here for an order form and fax it back today!
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This hasn't answered all my questions: who should I speak to for more information on The HALI Carpet & Textile World Directory?
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For advertising inquiries, please contact David Young on david.young@hali.com or +44 (0)20 7578 7209, or click here for advertising rates.
For all other inquiries, please contact HALI's Editor Ben Evans on ben.evans@hali.com or by phone on +44 (0)20 7578 7211. |
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