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MFA Boston carpet in Aga Khan spotlight display
A remarkable woven masterpiece from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is on display in a new spotlight loan at the Aga Khan Museum
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HALI magazine · 4 min
A Persian masterpiece on view at the Met
In Editor's Choice, each week we choose a rug or textile for its beauty, relevance and/or artistry. This week, a rare 16th-century 'Salting' rug on view at the Met, on loan from Lyon.
Ben Evans · 2 min
Penelope's Loom, The Odyssey and a computer
From a Corinthian loom weight to Nolan's Odyssey, these works span different centuries but literally follow the same thread
V&A announces landmark Chintz exhibition for 2027 in collaboration with the Karun Thakar collection
The V&A's landmark Chintz exhibition opens 18 September 2027, uniting its collection with Karun Thakar's, celebrating South Indian makers as major artists in design history.
