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First impressions of 'Embroidery Traditions of Afghanistan' from the Karun Thakar collection
A new exhibition, 'Embroidery Traditions of Afghanistan', draws on the Karun Thakar collection to celebrate the diversity, craftsmanship and beauty of Afghan embroidery. Jeff Spurr, Janet Marion Purdy and members of the public share their reflections on the display
News & Events
A weekly round-up of what is happening in the world of carpets and textiles through the lens of hali.com
HALI magazine · 2 min
The global luxury of the Kashmir Shawl
A Museum of Fine Arts Houston exhibition, ‘From Persia to Paisley: Global Luxury of the Kashmir Shawl’, reveals how Kashmir shawls have influenced global fashion, stimulated industrial innovation and shaped the tastes of collectors from the 16th–19th centuries.
HALI magazine · 4 min
What a Paris exhibition reveals about animal imagery in the Al Thani Collection
A Paris exhibition, ‘Animalia: Bestiary from the Al Thani Collection’ (1 July 2026–10 January 2027), explores depictions of the animal kingdom in one of the world's most significant private art collections
Textile structure and design in 'With Verticals' by Anni Albers
This week in Editor’s Choice, we look at Anni Albers’ With Verticals (1946), exploring her approach to line, rhythm and structure in weaving
Anni Albers: Material, Mind, and Meaning
An exhibition in Austria celebrates the work of Bauhaus weaver, Anni Albers
News & Events, 21 August
A round-up of what is happening in the world of carpets and textiles through the lens of hali.com
What stands out at Austria Auction Company’s September auction?
Austria Auction Company’s September sale offers Turkmen carpets, tiger rugs, Anatolian prayer rugs and kilims, with highlights from the Hans Sienkneckt estate among its 215 lots
The Croÿ Tapestry: Masterpiece of Protestant Unity and Dynastic Power
This week in Editor's Choice, we ask how the 1554 Croÿ Tapestry used textile art as political propaganda, projecting Protestant unity during the crucial Peace of Augsburg negotiations.
Whitehawk Antique Indian & Ethnographic Art Show
The Whitehawk Antique Indian & Ethnographic Art Show has been a Santa Fe tradition for over 48 years. Here are a few pictorial highlights
News and Events, 13 August
A round-up of what is happening in the world of carpets and textiles through the lens of hali.com
Dragons in the sky, dragons in silk
What do two ancient Chinese textiles have to tell us about the sky tonight on 12 August.