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News & Events, 11 September 2026
A weekly round-up of what is happening in the world of carpets and textiles through the lens of hali.com
The world's most expensive carpet finds its Seoul
The Clark Kerman sickleleaf carpet is about to end its eleven month display at South Korea—What better masterpiece is there better to introduce the glories of Islamic art to Korean visitors.
Ben Evans · 4 min
Jean Lurçat tapestries return to Aubusson for the first time in 60 years
For the first time since they were made, 10 tapestries designed by the French artist Jean Lurçat have returned to Aubusson, France, where they were woven between 1957–1966 in the city’s historic workshops
Hali magazine · 3 min
Passing the Torch: James D Burns (1932-2026)
One of the world's most prominent and eminent carpet collectors is remembered by his close friends Brian and Stephanie Morehouse
News & Events
A weekly round-up of what is happening in the world of carpets and textiles through the lens of hali.com
