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Wedding textiles around the world
A celebratory occasion in cultures globally, marriages demand that the fanciest of textiles are brought out on parade-to impress in-laws, wedding guests and passers-by alike
Karun Thakar Scholarships awarded
Presented by Karun Thakar in collaboration with the V&A and following a challenging review process, the Karun Thakar Scholarships selection committee is awarding funds to three outstanding candidates working on Asian or African textiles and dress.
Sasha Alexander · 2 min
London Antique Rug & Textile Art Fair 2022
After the 2021 online-only event, the London Antique Rug & Textile Art Fair (LARTA) is back in person next year at the Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair in London's Battersea Park from 25-30 January 2022.
Katie Welch · 2 min
Three great online resources for antique carpets and textiles
With most major museums across the world temporarily closed, our study and appreciation of antique carpets and textiles are forced to move online. Luckily, many institutions now have collection databases with high-resolution images and thorough catalogue entries. Here are…
HALI London
Celebrating 40 years and 200 editions of HALI magazine, HALI London was the first London festival devoted to the art and history of textiles.
