Dating and attributing origins to antique rugs from Anatolia is an area of scholarship rife with conjecture and contention. Having researched carpets in the Orient Stars collection for the forthcoming Orient Stars 2, Michael Franses notes the pitfalls awaiting those who venture in this direction.
An abridged exhibition review from Alberto Levi from HALI 201 – coming soon!
The countdown has begun to the opening of the the HALI Fair at the Mall Galleries on 27 June! This new addition to London Art Week offers the chance to view and acquire exquisite textile treasures from a whole host of highly acclaimed international dealers.
