News: Early Islamic textiles

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   ‘As Precious as Gold, Carpets from the Islamic World’, Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, NH, USA

   December 2, 2021

   On loan from the Saint Louis Art Museum, ‘As Precious as Gold, Carpets from the Islamic World’ features 32 carpets and one tent dating from the 15th century to the 19th century and is considered one of the most significant in the world. 

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   Three great online resources for antique carpets and textiles

   April 7, 2020

   With most major museums across the world temporarily closed, our study and appreciation of antique carpets and textiles are forced to move online. Luckily, many institutions now have collection databases with high-resolution images and thorough catalogue entries. Here are three great resources for discovering new and old carpet and textile favourites.