Long-form scholarship and short news from the HALI editorial desk — published continuously between the four print quarterlies.

A weekly round-up of what is happening in the world of carpets and textiles through the lens of hali.com

A new exhibition, 'Embroidery Traditions of Afghanistan', draws on the Karun Thakar collection to celebrate the diversity, craftsmanship and beauty of Afghan embroidery. Ben Evans, Jeff Spurr, Janet Marion Purdy and members of the public share their reflections on the display
HALI magazine · 10 min
A weekly round-up of what is happening in the world of carpets and textiles through the lens of hali.com
HALI magazine · 2 min
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.

More than ever are we reminded of the interconnected nature of our world. In his editorial for HALI: The India Edition, Ben Evans muses on how this fact and its historical significance can be understood through the lens of Indian textiles.

In a new weekly feature, we highlight a book of rug and textile interest. This week we look at Indian Cotton Textiles. Chintz from the 14th to the Early 20th Centuries in Karun Thakar Collection.