Tomorrow’s Tigers
Last week at Sotheby’s, patron Lily Cole introduced Tomorrow’s Tigers – the WWF World Wide Fund for Nature’s new fundraising project in support of the TX2 goal—a global commitment to double tiger numbers in the wild by 2022.
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Sartirana Textile Show
A selection of antique rug and textile galleries exhibited at Sartirana Textile Show, La Pila, Lomellina, 13-16 September 2018.
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‘Armenia!’ at The Met, opening 22 September 2018
Opening 22 September at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and running until 13 January 2019, Armenia! explores the arts and culture of Armenians, from their conversion to Christianity in the early fourth century, through to their leading role in international trade in the 17th century.
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Austria Auction Company, Vienna, 29 September
The Austria Auction Company sale at Palais Breuner in Vienna (and online through Live Auctioneers) on Saturday 29 September 2018 comprises 212 lots of mainly collectible rugs offered at very accessible starting prices. Here are some select highlights.
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Anatomy of an Object: A ‘Lotto’ Arabesque Rug
This dynamic Anatolian ‘Lotto’ rug was a gift from James F. Ballard to the Saint Louis Art Museum. Here we look at the characteristics of the type.
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From HALI 196: Dynamics of a Dynasty
A fresh approach turned a recent French exhibition on Qajar culture into something more than just an art show. Venetia Porter was at the Louvre-Lens to experience the transformation. Hadi Maktabi comments on the carpets.
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Anatomy of an Object: Opus Anglicanum Panels
Clare Browne tells the story of a set of 14th-century needlework panels with scenes from the Life of the Virgin.
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Anatomy of an Object: A Phulkari Embroidery
The silk embroidered shawls of the Punjab combine the aesthetic of folk art with the rich varied silk hues of precious luxury. Ben Evans reveals the techniques and traditions lying below the surface of these vibrant textiles.
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Anatomy of an Object: Afshar ‘Tulip’ Rug
A small Afshar rug from the Corwin Collection is dissected by Thomas Cole.
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Indigo Sutra
The cultivation of indigo dye across the Indian subcontinent is growing. Here Jenny Balfour Paul recounts her experience at Indigo Sutra, an international event on the revival and resurgence of natural indigo held in Kolkata.
