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Austria Auction Company’s September sale offers Turkmen carpets, tiger rugs, Anatolian prayer rugs and kilims, with highlights from the Hans Sienkneckt estate among its 215 lots

What do two ancient Chinese textiles have to tell us about the sky tonight on 12 August.
Ben Evans · 3 min
The upcoming month promises a rich lineup of rug and textile exhibitions. From must-see displays coming to a close to exciting new openings, here is our pick of five rug and textile shows to visit this March. 1. 'The Weaves of the Dragon – Chinese Carpets of the Imperial…
Ben Evans · 4 min
On Wednesday 14 October 2020, Christie’s will hold ‘The Exceptional Sale’ of decorative artworks in New York

Many exhibits, discussions and talks are taking place in the heart of the British capital as part of Asian Art in London, 31 October-9 November.

The annual Sartirana Textile Show will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a special event in a grand historical exhibition venue in the northwest Italian city of Turin.