HALI Newsletter No. 380

[View this email in your browser]( Henry’s in Mutterstadt, Germany will hold its next Special Auction of Rugs and Carpets on Saturday 12 November 2022 at 2pm CET. The auction contains 220 lots, including signed silk carpets such as a Qum Shakeri ([lot 7007]( large carpets from Persia and a collection of Caucasian pieces with reasonable reserve prices. Another highlight in the sale is a signed Chinese silk carpet from the Forbidden City of Beijing ([lot 7028](. Shown above is a 19th-century Chelaberd (eagle kazak) from the Caucasus ([lot 7040](. [View the auction.]( [News] 'Humans, Beasts, Gods. Textile Treasures from Ancient Peru' is showing at the Abegg-Stiftung in Riggisburg until 13 November 2022. The exhibition is comprised of a collection of Peruvian textiles, dating from as early as the 1st century BCE, up to the 16th century. Most were discovered in the desert regions of Peru, so have been well-preserved, and reveal the important role textiles played in aspects of both life and death for these early civilisations. Shown above is a detail of a Chimú tunic from the north coast of Peru, 11th–15th century. [Find out more.]( Visit Marrakech where the first edition of the Marrakech Carpet Fair is taking place from 5-7 December 2022 as part of the 7th edition of Morocco's National Handicrafts Week. Operated by Maison de L'Artisan and supported by HALI and COVER magazines, over thirty Moroccan rug companies producing genuine Moroccan carpets, will be exhibiting at the [Palmeraie Rotana Resort]( in Marrakech. The event will showcase the best of Moroccan weaving, highlighting the outstanding level of craftsmanship achieved by Moroccan weavers which—paired with a unique design aesthetic—has ensured that Moroccan rugs continue to be highly sought after and greatly respected the world over. Register to visit and apply for complimentary accommodation by completing the [booking form](. *A limited number of complimentary hotel rooms are available for qualified international buyers. Eligibility is subject to assessment by Maison de L'Artisan. If you have questions regarding Marrakech Carpet Fair, please email [events@hali.com](mailto:events@hali.com?subject=Marrakech%20Carpet%20Fair). ‘Baluch’ rugs from eastern Iran and Afghanistan have become widely collected in recent decades, but their growing popularity is rarely reflected in the available literature. Thomas Cole introduces his new book, From The Land Of The Sun: The Richard Stewart Collection Of Baluch Rugs, Bags & Trappings, a record of the Richard Stewart collection, which may help to redress the balance. The book includes many previously unpublished and rare photographs from the region, including several images taken by Josephine Powell in the 1950s and 1960s. The book can be purchased online from the [HALI Bookshop.]( We are in the process of revising our privacy policy. If you would like to unsubscribe click [here](. [Follow Us] [Facebook]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Instagram]( [Been forwarded this email and want to receive it regularly? Subscribe to this newsletter]( Copyright © 2022 Hali Publications Ltd, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website, or are a HALI customer. The attributions and valuations expressed by gallerists and auctioneers do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Hali Publications. Our mailing address is: Hali Publications Ltd 6 Sylvester PathLondon, England E8 1EN United Kingdom [Add us to your address book]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences](