Issue 221 · Autumn 2024

Carpets and textiles from the Nasser D. Khalili Collection

In HALI 221, new carpet discoveries in the Golestan Palace in Tehran are revealed, and one of the greatest private collections of Islamic carpets and textiles is reviewed.

Highlights from this issue

A selection of 5

FeatureA previously unrecorded ‘Polonaise’ rug discovered during HALI TourMichael Franses
FeatureA rich embroidery tradition unites Afghanistan's Hazara peopleFuchsia Hart
FeatureThe story of two carpets housed in a Hall of Mirrors at Tehran’s Golestan PalaceTuraj Zhuleh
FeatureWhen will Turkey fully embrace the kilim?Ben Evans
FeatureFukusa: unique Japanese silksChris Hall

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