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New carpet galleries at the Museum of Islamic Art, Berlin
The new carpet galleries at the Museum of Islamic Art in Berlin contextualise the collections while keeping its woven masterpieces centre stage.
'Agnes Martin / Navajo Blankets', Pace Gallery, New York
Paintings by Agnes Martin are exhibited alongside wearing blankets by Navajo Diné weavers in ‘Agnes Martin / Navajo Blankets’ at the Pace Gallery, New York until 21 December 2018.
Katie Welch · 4 min
A Persian weaving legacy
A collection of Persian tribal rugs and kilims on show for the first time at the China (Qinghai) International Carpet Exhibition in Xining in June may be a catalyst in the development of a wider interest in traditional carpets in the world’s largest potential market.
David Young · 3 min
No reserve at Austria Auction Company, Vienna, 22 August 2017
Austria Auction Company and Udo Langauer's busy schedule of sales of Antique Collector Rugs continues on 22 August 2017 in Vienna.
Baluch Flatweaves in Freiburg
The 12th annual Baluchi symposium was held at the Stadtteilzentrum Vauban in Freiburg, Germany, from 5 to 7 May 2017. The talks were accompanied by an extraordinary loan exhibition of more than 60 pieces.
