Long-form scholarship and short news from the HALI editorial desk — published continuously between the four print quarterlies.

Executive Editor Daniel Shaffer previews the 'Collection Adil Besim' sale at Dorotheum.

In a lifetime of collecting, Lloyd Cotsen refined his own interests while expanding opportunities for artists and scholars. Throughout, he maintained a fascination for the way objects are constructed—and understood how a mere fragment can reveal the secrets of a complete…
David Young · 20 min
Executive Editor Daniel Shaffer previews the 14th International Conference on Oriental Carpets.
David Young · 4 min
Executive Editor Daniel Shaffer previews Rippon Boswell's Major Spring Auction.

In a new weekly feature, we highlight a book of rug and textile interest. This week we look at Indian Cotton Textiles. Chintz from the 14th to the Early 20th Centuries in Karun Thakar Collection.

On Thursday 24 May 2018, Sotheby’s in New York will offer some 180 works of 20th-century European and American design, including one carpet of appropriate period and pedigree.