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News & Events, 18 September
A weekly round-up of what is happening in the world of carpets and textiles through the lens of hali.com
Why has the Bayeux Tapestry captured everyone’s attention?
The long-awaited exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum opened on 10 September in London. Interest in this work of art’s arrival in the UK after 1,000 years has extended far beyond the world of textiles—but what exactly is it that has captured people’s attention?
Ella Haig · 10 min
Improvisation in Transylvania
A classic Transylvanian prayer rug on close inspection connects the viewer with the the hand of the weaver and her improvising spirit
Ben Evans · 5 min
News & Events, 11 September 2026
A weekly round-up of what is happening in the world of carpets and textiles through the lens of hali.com
The world's most expensive carpet finds its Seoul
The Clark Kerman sickleleaf carpet is about to end its eleven month display at South Korea—What better masterpiece is there better to introduce the glories of Islamic art to Korean visitors.
