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The Pip Rau collection of ikats, embroideries and costumes, auctioned at Olympia in London from 3 February–1 March , achieved outstanding results, attracting strong interest both locally and globally. Comprising 191 lots, this sale was dedicated to the late dealer and…

The upcoming month promises a rich lineup of rug and textile exhibitions. From must-see displays coming to a close to exciting new openings, here is our pick of five rug and textile shows to visit this March. 1. 'The Weaves of the Dragon – Chinese Carpets of the Imperial…
Ben Evans · 4 min
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 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 .…

An online exhibition revisits the history of Art Deco carpets . In HALI 225, Ben Evans reviews this show hosted on Alberto Levi' s gallery website, which features fifty-six carpets from his collection. 'Art Deco 1925-2025: A Century of Progressive Design’ highlights the place…

The career of Polish textile artist Tadek Beutlich MBE (1922–2011) was honoured in an exhibition at Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft from 18 January–22 June 2025. The artist lived in the East Sussex town of Ditchling in the late 1960s–early 1970s when he ran a weaving studio…