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Mughal Red, Unfaded
At Frieze Masters, a Mughal shrub carpet from the Jaipur royal collection on Moshe Tabibnia’s stand stood out for its original rectangular format, its distinguished provenance and a red that lasts
Frieze Masters 2026: Carpets and Textiles in Regent’s Park
As Frieze London and Frieze Masters drew record international crowds to Regent’s Park, the carpets and textiles on four stands proved that some of the most rewarding discoveries, and sales, were to be found far from the headlines
Ben Evans · 10 min
'Polonaise' Carpets: Inside Three Decades of Record-Breaking Persian Carpet Auction Prices
'Polonaise' carpets have dominated Persian carpet auctions for decades, from King Umberto II's silk carpet to the record-breaking Pommersfelden rugs. This review traces their unrivalled price history — one glimpse into HALI's rich archive of sale and provenance data.
Daniel Shaffer · 6 min