In 1995, to mark half a century in the rug business, the late Paul Nels was interviewed by HALI's then deputy editor Andrea Marechal. Her brief account, published in HALI 82, captures much of the spirit of a larger-than-life character who was a given on the London antique…
Daniel Shaffer
In 1995, to mark half a century in the rug business, the late Paul Nels was interviewed by HALI's then deputy editor Andrea Marechal. Her brief account, published in HALI 82, captures much of the spirit of a larger-than-life character who was a given on the London antique carpet scene for so many decades.
A new exhibition, 'Embroidery Traditions of Afghanistan', draws on the Karun Thakar collection to celebrate the diversity, craftsmanship and beauty of Afghan embroidery. Ben Evans, Jeff Spurr, Janet Marion Purdy and members of the public share their reflections on the display
An upcoming exhibition at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum features rarely displayed garments created by communities under Inka rule
'Woven Threads: Masterpieces of Textile Art From Bali to Timor' explores the extraordinary textile traditions of eastern Indonesia through two significant Swiss collections dedicated to this remarkable artistic heritage
Long-form reading recommendations, auction previews, and reports from museum floors — from the HALI editorial desk.