As Transylvania is one of the best places in the world to view a comprehensive group of historic rugs, it is only natural that HALI Tours will be returning with Stefano Ionescu in 2020 to offer exclusive access to this important treasure trove of Ottoman textile art.
HALI is thrilled to be returning to Morocc, 28 September – 7 October 2019 with a second HALI Tour, to view little-seen textiles in inspired private collections.
On the occasion of HALI magazine reaching two important milestones—200 editions and 40 years—we are delighted to offer a small group unique access to great antique carpets and textiles from around the world, assembled by collectors in England straight after HALI London in June 2019.
Following the success of HALI’s first Textile Arts of India tour in 2018, we are pleased to announce that we will offer privileged access to several important public and private textile collections in Rajasthan and Gujarat for a second time in February 2019. Once again, the tour will be guided by the internationally respected Indian textiles scholar Rosemary Crill, with contributions from Indian carpet expert Steven Cohen.
The first HALI Tour to Japan, in association with Martin Randall Travel, will provide insider access to textile collections in museums and temples, private visits to cultural institutions, and presentations by leading textile experts and cultural figures, including the travel writer and essayist Pico Iyer.
The first HALI Tour to India visited Rajasthan and Gujarat, where forts and folk-art foundations helped to contextualise the world class textiles found in courtly and private collections. Twenty-two guests attended the fully-booked tour led by Rosemary Crill with Steven Cohen as guest lecturer, 3-16 February 2018.
The third HALI Tour to the Caucasus included Azerbaijan for the first time and added a new dimension to our understanding of the rugs and textile traditions of the region.
The first HALI Textile Arts of India Tour in association with Martin Randall Travel offers exclusive access to iconic carpets and textiles of India, with visits to places rarely seen by tourists.
The HALI Tour to Transylvania (9-17 June 2017) combined striking Anatolian rugs, many still in the Saxon churches to which they were donated hundreds of years ago, picturesque medieval towns and outstanding natural beauty.
The first HALI Tour to Morocco took place, 5-14 May 2017. A group of twenty rug and textile dealers and enthusiasts from the UK, Australia and the USA were led by Wilfried Stanzer and accompanied by HALI Editor, Ben Evans and Assistant Editor, Rachel Meek.
