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'Weaving Splendor: Treasures of Asian Textiles'
Glimpses into the enduring history of Asia’s diverse textile traditions are provided by the extraordinary but rarely seen treasures in the exhibition ‘Weaving Splendor: Treasures of Asian Textiles’.
'Beyond Utility: Rugs of Southwest Persia'
This online exhibition of sixteen rugs from Southwest Persia tells a complex story of the way these peoples were able to capture the minds and markets of the world for their designs and provides an excellent opportunity to view some outstanding examples of the beauty of…
Katie Welch · 2 min
London Antique Rug & Textile Art Fair 2022
After the 2021 online-only event, the London Antique Rug & Textile Art Fair (LARTA) is back in person next year at the Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair in London's Battersea Park from 25-30 January 2022.
Katie Welch · 2 min
'As Precious as Gold, Carpets from the Islamic World', Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, NH, USA
On loan from the Saint Louis Art Museum, 'As Precious as Gold, Carpets from the Islamic World' features 32 carpets and one tent dating from the 15th century to the 19th century and is considered one of the most significant in the world.
Navajo Weaving Culture
In relation to the exhibition of Navajo rugs currently on show at Montclair Art Museum, until 2 January 2021, we revisit the unique Navajo weaving culture featured in HALI 202.
