Articles, reports & dispatches.
Long-form scholarship and short news from the HALI editorial desk — published continuously between the four print quarterlies.
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.
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
Ben Evans · 5 min
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.
HALI magazine · 1 min
HALI London returns to celebrate 50 years of HALI Magazine
HALI London will take place from 18–24 October 2027 across a range of venues throughout the city
A Safavid masterpiece at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
One of the finest surviving Safavid carpets took centre stage in Framing Nature: Gardens and Imagination at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
