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How do we know the age of an antique carpet? In part, size matters
Few antique carpets are dated, and patterns were repeated for generations. Format, though, can tell us a good deal about when, and for whom, a carpet was made. Michael Franses joins the knots from Olympia Auctions via Belgrade to Iran
Michael Franses·5 min
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Royal Tapestry Factory Restores Historic San Isidro Embroideries in Madrid
Two historic embroidered 18th century (?) textiles preserved in the Chapel of San Isidro are being restored by the Royal Tapestry Factory in Madrid
Hali magazine · 2 min
Features
The Textile Museum's centenary exhibition highlights a remarkable historic carpet
A carpet recently presented by The Textile Museum in its centenary exhibition is an illustration of the development of the museum's collection, its founder's expert eye and the journey of carpet design
Ben Evans · 2 min