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Lost Tudor tapestry returns to Oxburgh Hall
A rare Tudor tapestry, missing for more than a century, has been rediscovered and returned to Oxburgh Hall in Norfolk
Historic Vrindavani Vastra returns to Assam after more than a century
More than a century after entering the British Museum's collection, a remarkable religious hanging depicting scenes from Krishna's life will return to its roots in Assam on temporary loan. Its cultural significance and intricate storytelling is explored
Ben Evans · 4 min
Carpet & Textile Forum 2026
The Carpet & Textile Forum will return this year from 28–30 April for three days of presentations, discussions and study devoted to carpets and textiles. Taking place at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott in Buellton, California , the event will feature six sessions presented by…
Ben Evans · 1 min
Austria Auction Company 'Masterpieces III'
Austria Auction Company in Vienna will hold its 'Masterpieces III' sale on 14 February, featuring forty high quality antique rugs and textiles from private European collections. The lots can be previewed from 11–13 February from 11am–5pm and on 14 February from 11am–4pm .…
Textiles selected by The Princess of Wales for V&A East
The Princess of Wales has selected nine rare artefacts—including textiles—to be displayed at the newly opened V&A East Storehouse. The mini display, ‘ Makers and Creators’ , includes a Morris & Co furnishing screen, a Welsh-made bedcover, a Qing dynasty porcelain vase, and a…
