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Louis XIV’s Grande Galerie carpets at the Grand Palais
Thirty-two of Louis XIV’s Grande Galerie carpets were reunited in Paris for the first time in 350 years in a landmark exhibition at the Grand Palais. This autumn, The Met Museum will continue the story with a major exhibition exploring these extraordinary royal masterpieces
A 15th century 'wild men' tapestry
Each week, our editors pick a rug or textile for its beauty, relevance, important and/or artistry
Ben Evans · 3 min
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
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
The Mazarin Tapestry and the Coronation Carpet at Edward VII's Coronation
These 16th-century weavings both appeared at the coronation of King Edward VII. They are linked by the schemes of powerful art dealers, who traded masterworks with famous American industrialists and their heirs