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Christie’s hosts its ‘Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds Including Rugs and Carpets’ auction in London on 30 October a...
09/10/2025

Christie’s hosts its ‘Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds Including Rugs and Carpets’ auction in London on 30 October at 10:30am BST, featuring an impressive selection of rugs and carpets spanning four centuries.

The earliest and one of the rarest carpets in the sale is a 16th-century Zander-Cassirer Selendi carpet (lot 140), a highly important example from this rare group of white ground, large-scale carpets displaying the ‘Bird’ design.

A recently discovered Tekke ‘Bird’ asmalyk (lot 100) is an exciting new addition to the twelve examples originally recorded by R. Pinner and M. Franses in 1980. The depth and quality of the colours, the finesse of the wool and the supple handle of this asmalyk are among the defining characteristics that makes this group so sought after.

Another impressive highlight of the sale is an imposing and archetypal Safavid Isfahan carpet (lot 120) with an intricate floral design. Remarkably well-preserved, the carpet was formerly part of the collection of Dr Uemura Rokuro (1894-1991)—a pre-eminent Japanese researcher of dyeing and weaving culture.

Visit the Christie’s website to discover the full catalogue.



Textiles of China and Central Asia by Mariachiara Gasparini, Amy Heller, Eiren Shea and Jacqueline Simcox is out now! Pr...
07/10/2025

Textiles of China and Central Asia by Mariachiara Gasparini, Amy Heller, Eiren Shea and Jacqueline Simcox is out now! Produced by Hali Publications, this book draws from one of the world’s major collections of Chinese and Central Asian textiles.

A series of engaging essays highlight significant aspects of The Silk Road Textile Collection. They explore the rich samites of Central Asia; the exquisite embroideries of the Liao dynasty; remarkable Buddhist textiles; and the sumptuous court costumes of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Available now online.






There is only one week left to apply for the MAP Academy & Nalli Fellowship, a programme supporting critical and practic...
07/10/2025

There is only one week left to apply for the MAP Academy & Nalli Fellowship, a programme supporting critical and practice-based research into South Asia's rich textile traditions.

Offered by the MAP Academy—a platform encouraging greater engagement with the region’s arts and cultural histories—and Nalli Silks, a heritage textile company, the programme will award four research fellowships, each offering a one-time grant of INR 5.5 lakhs.

The fellowships support research on the history of textiles from the broader South Asia region including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Tibet, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. Individual researchers, collectives or non-profit organisations working on textile traditions from South Asia are welcome to apply.

Learn more about the fellowship on the MAP Academy website. All applications must be submitted by 15 October 2025.



'Wonders of Imperial Carpets: Masterpieces from the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha' closes on 6 October. This exhibition at...
03/10/2025

'Wonders of Imperial Carpets: Masterpieces from the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha' closes on 6 October. This exhibition at the Hong Kong Palace Museum features carpets from Safavid Iran, Ottoman Turkey and Mughal India, along with ceramics, metalwork, manuscripts and jades from the 10th to the 19th centuries.

Read about this show in detail in the upcoming issue of HALI.

The artistry, skills and stories behind the makers of ritual and everyday objects is explored in 'Creators: People and T...
01/10/2025

The artistry, skills and stories behind the makers of ritual and everyday objects is explored in 'Creators: People and Their Works' at the Museum der Kulturen Basel. With around 250 exhibits, including rugs, wall hangings and sarongs, it highlights both individual and collective authorship.

The show features the works of master weavers in Indonesia, as well as examples of ceremonial rugs, blankets and shoulder wraps by diné weavers.

This exhibition is running until 25 January 2026.

This Spanish carpet fragment with the joined coat of arms of Alfonso V of Aragon & Maria of Castile features in HALI 224...
29/09/2025

This Spanish carpet fragment with the joined coat of arms of Alfonso V of Aragon & Maria of Castile features in HALI 224, in an article by Shelley Burian.

Among 15th-century Spanish carpets, one group, displaying the coats of arms of noble and royal families and formerly in convents in Spain, is especially notable. This group also helps to date the carpets woven in Murcia, because coats of arms are easily connected with known families.

‘Designs on Spanish carpets reflect the multi-cultural, multi-religious milieu, as well as the taste of wealthy customers in medieval Spain. The field pattern on this carpet is a network of small octagonal compartments containing six-pointed stars, stylised birds, rampant lions, castles, human figures and riders.’

Read the full article with a digital subscription to HALI.

Image: Carpet fragment with the joined coat of arms of Alfonso V of Aragon & Maria of Castile, Alcaraz or Letur, Spain, 1415–1458. The Textile Museum Collection, R 4 4. 4.1, Acquired by George Hewitt Myers in 1944

Wannenes hosts its ‘Furniture, Sculptures, Art Objects, and Rugs’ auction from 29–30 September in Genoa. Among the lots ...
25/09/2025

Wannenes hosts its ‘Furniture, Sculptures, Art Objects, and Rugs’ auction from 29–30 September in Genoa. Among the lots is a collection of textile masterpieces and unique artefacts of great historical and artistic value.

The auction's highlights include two exceptional tapestries. The first, dated to the late-17th century and originating from Brussels, depicts The Death of Meleager. The second is a refined French tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Gobelins, made in Paris. It belongs to the renowned series The Twelve Months, also known as Mese Lucas, and is composed of twelve tapestries depicting seasonal activities.

There are several stand out carpets too, including an important fragment of a Kerman triclinium rug—named after the Roman dining room layout with three U-shaped seats around a central table. Triclinium carpets are extremely rare, making this fragment particularly significant.

There is also a 19th-century Chinese carpet featuring nine Foo dogs—protective symbols against evil spirits—and an unusually large Turkish prayer rug.

To conclude, it is worth noting a large Persian carpet dated circa 1920, originating from the Dorokhsh region in southern Khorassan.

Visit the Wannenes website for more information.

Image: A Flemish tapestry, Brussels, late 17th century

IHGF Delhi Fair returns for its 60th edition from 13–17 October 2025 at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. Org...
24/09/2025

IHGF Delhi Fair returns for its 60th edition from 13–17 October 2025 at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. Organised by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts, the trade fair will feature more than 3,000 exhibitors across 16 product segments, including home furnishings, textiles, rugs, furniture and fashion accessories.



Mirco Cattai Gallery will take part in the Arte + Collezionismo exhibition in Rome at Palazzo Barberini from 19–23 Septe...
22/09/2025

Mirco Cattai Gallery will take part in the Arte + Collezionismo exhibition in Rome at Palazzo Barberini from 19–23 September, with an installation dedicated to antique carpets.

Among the highlights is a rare star Kazak with a double row of stars. This unique piece represents one of the finest expressions of Caucasian weaving and is certain to capture the attention of collectors and enthusiasts.

Visitors will encounter rich Anatolian carpets from the 16th–17th centuries—works of remarkable provenance and cultural depth. Highlights include an Ushak Tintoretto, with refined patterns and a luminous palette; an Ushak bird rug, celebrated for its iconography; a Lotto rug with a distinctive design; and a selection of Transylvanian rugs, whose enduring beauty testifies to centuries of cross-cultural exchange between the East and West.

Through this carefully assembled collection, Mirco Cattai Gallery reaffirms its commitment to presenting the highest examples of textile art, with an emphasis on rarity, authenticity and aesthetic. Each carpet on display reflects not only the mastery of its makers but also the profound historical narratives woven into their threads.

Visit www.mircocattai.com for more information.
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On 17 September, the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum opened the exhibition 'Carpet Magic Through the Echoes of Centuri...
19/09/2025

On 17 September, the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum opened the exhibition 'Carpet Magic Through the Echoes of Centuries', a unique show featuring more than 40 artworks by Milena Nabiyeva, on until 21 September.

An artist and member of the Union of Artists of Azerbaijan, Nabiyeva prominently incorporate the Azerbaijani carpet compositions and ornaments into her artworks. In her creative process, she first depicts ornaments on the canvas and then layers the central narrative over this rich background, creating a harmony between traditional carpet motifs and modern thinking.



There is less than a month left to view 'Arts of the Maghreb: North African Textiles and Jewelry' at the Cleveland Museu...
18/09/2025

There is less than a month left to view 'Arts of the Maghreb: North African Textiles and Jewelry' at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

The CMA’s founder, J. H. Wade II (1857–1926), began this collection during his travels in North Africa. This show illuminates the rich multicultural artistic traditions of Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria through an array of textiles and fine jewellery.

Image: Panel from a headcovering (detail), Africa, ca. 1800–early 1900s. Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1953.320



The Princess of Wales has chosen nine rare artefacts—including textiles—to be displayed at the V&A East Storehouse. The ...
17/09/2025

The Princess of Wales has chosen nine rare artefacts—including textiles—to be displayed at the V&A East Storehouse. The selection includes a Morris & Co furnishing screen, a Welsh-made bedcover and a Qing dynasty porcelain vase.

Read more about these artworks on the HALI website.

Image: Overview shot of Makers and Creators. Photo by David Parry.

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