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Long-form scholarship and short news from the HALI editorial desk — published continuously between the four print quarterlies.
Carpets and Textiles at Christie’s, London, 26 April 2018
Christie's forthcoming sale Arts of the Islamic and Indian Worlds features a selection of 70 carpets from the past five centuries, highlighting the various weaving centres within the Islamic world, from Spain to China.
Book of the week: African Textiles. The Karun Thakar Collection
In a new weekly feature, we highlight a book of rug and textile interest. This week we look at African Textiles. The Karun Thakar Collection.
David Young · 1 min
TEFAF 2018: Embroidered truths
Markus Voigt reviews the 31st edition of TEFAF, The European Fine Art Fair in Maastricht.
David Young · 5 min
Textile highlights from the Important Design sale, Bonhams, London
Significant rugs and textiles are not limited to specialised auctions or even Islamic and Asian art sales. A case in point is the upcoming Important Design auction at Bonhams in London on 25 April 2018.
Book of the week: Symbols of Power
In a new weekly feature, we highlight a book of rug and textile interest. This week we look at Symbols of Power by Louise W. Mackie, published in 2015.
