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Carpets and Textiles at Christie’s, London, 26 April 2018
Christie's forthcoming sale Arts of the Islamic and Indian Worlds features a selection of 70 carpets from the past five centuries, highlighting the various weaving centres within the Islamic world, from Spain to China.
Book of the week: African Textiles. The Karun Thakar Collection
In a new weekly feature, we highlight a book of rug and textile interest. This week we look at African Textiles. The Karun Thakar Collection.
David Young · 1 min
TEFAF 2018: Embroidered truths
Markus Voigt reviews the 31st edition of TEFAF, The European Fine Art Fair in Maastricht.
David Young · 5 min
Brochure: Japan, Oct - Nov 2018
The first HALI Tour to Japan, in association with Martin Randall Travel, will provide insider access to textile collections in museums and temples, private visits to cultural institutions, and presentations by leading textile experts and cultural figures, including the travel…
Textile highlights from the Important Design sale, Bonhams, London
Significant rugs and textiles are not limited to specialised auctions or even Islamic and Asian art sales. A case in point is the upcoming Important Design auction at Bonhams in London on 25 April 2018.
