News: anatolia

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   Anatomy of an Object: A ‘Lotto’ Arabesque Rug

   August 30, 2018

   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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   ‘Montefeltro and the Islamic East. Urbino 1430-1550’

   July 6, 2018

   Christie’s Louise Broadhurst views spectacular carpets and textiles at an exhibition in Urbino.

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   Carpets and Textiles at Christie’s, London, 26 April 2018

   April 18, 2018

   Christie’s forthcoming sale Arts of the Islamic and Indian Worlds features a selection of 70 carpets from the past five centuries, highlighting the various weaving centres within the Islamic world, from Spain to China.