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The San Francisco Tribal & Textile Arts Show celebrates its 30th Anniversary at the Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, from 18-21 February 2016.

The sale of over 400 lots includes Himalayan paintings and bronzes, Indian miniature painting, Islamic ceramics and metalwork as well as a wealth of textiles.
Malin Lonnberg · 1 min
‘Rugs and Carpets from Distinguished Collections’ at Sotheby’s in London on 3 November 2015 marks a return to the auctioneer’s New Bond Street rooms for sales dedicated to oriental rugs, carpets and associated textiles.
Malin Lonnberg · 4 min
An exhibition entitled ‘The Indian Sari: Next to the Skin, Close to the Heart‘ is currently on show at the Indiana University Art Museum to 20 December 2015.

'The Fabric of India' explores the rich world of handmade textiles from India at the V&A London, 3 October - 10 January 2016

‘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.