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A selection of snapshots from Fine Art Asia 2015, Hong Kong (4-7 October 2015).

SNY’s high-end auction of 'Carpets and Textiles from Distinguished Collections' on 1 October yielded a total of $2,236,000.
Daniel Shaffer · 3 min
'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
The 2015 edition of Volkmann-Treffen will take place on 16–18 October 2015 at the Museum für Islamische Kunst/Kunstgewerbemuseums in Berlin.

‘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.
LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair is currently taking place in Berkeley Square, London. Executive Editor Daniel Shaffer selects some textile highlights