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Man's waistcoat (detail), Hazara, possibly Ghazni, Afghanistan, early 20th century. Karun Thakar collection

Features

First impressions of 'Embroidery Traditions of Afghanistan' from the Karun Thakar collection

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

Austria Auction Company, Lot 16, Tibet Tiger Rug

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News & Events

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

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News & Events, 21 August

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

Hali magazine · 1 min

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News & Events

Welcome to the first weekly roundup of content appearing on the new hali.com. We've rebuilt the site to bring our magazine, editorial coverage and bookshop together in one place, and will have new articles and reports published daily

Hali magazine·4 min

Man's tunic (unku), Peru, Late Horizon. The Textile Museum Collection

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Rare Inka-era garments go on display at GWU Museum

An upcoming exhibition at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum features rarely displayed garments created by communities under Inka rule

Hali magazine·2 min