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An exhibition entitled ‘The Indian Sari: Next to the Skin, Close to the Heart‘ is currently on show at the Indiana University Art Museum to 20 December 2015.

'The Fabric of India' explores the rich world of handmade textiles from India at the V&A London, 3 October - 10 January 2016
Rachel Meek · 2 min
‘Carpets and Textiles from Distinguished Collections’ at Sotheby’s in New York on 1 October 2015 is a compact sale – just 194 lots – full of old friends of good quality and provenance.
Malin Lonnberg · 5 minLAPADA Art & Antiques Fair is currently taking place in Berkeley Square, London. Executive Editor Daniel Shaffer selects some textile highlights

This year’s busy autumn Islamic week sales in London are set to begin on 6 October. HALI reviews the textile offerings from the three main auction houses

The London autumn Islamic sales are drawing near. In terms of rugs and carpets, this year Christie’s is the main player.