Hali Colloquium overview

The Hali Colloquium in Italy: Florence, Milan, Turin and Genoa included besides a two-days colloquium and expert conference “Kerman Carpets of the Safavid Period (1501-1736)” 10-11 February 2023 in Genoa, a lot of events starting at 5 February in Florence. 5 February In Florence The first day included a visit … read more

Anatolian rugs from the Ottoman Empire at Mirco Cattai Gallery

Mirco Cattai, an esteemed Milano antique rug dealer, has organized an exhibition ‘Anatolian Rugs from the Ottoman Empire’ which will run through 11 February and the attendees of the the Hali Colloquium in Italy visited the exhibition 7 February 2023 for a private view. As a part of the event … read more

16th century Central Persian carpets at Museo Poldi Pezzoli

On 7 February 2023 the ‘Hali Caravan’ came to Milano as a part of the Hali Colloquium in Italy. The first event at 11 am included a visit at Museo Poldi Pezzoli and a lecture by Michael Franses about Central Persian carpets with focus on Qazvin carpets. The ‘Tiger Carpet’ … read more

Carpet Study Tour to Transylvania and Bukovina

Stefano Ionescu will organize a Carpet Study Tour to Transylvania and Bukovina from 6-17 June 2019. ‘ During the tour we will visit Lutheran Churches displaying rugs, Orthodox monasteries, Royal castles, museums and medieval towns’ says Stefano Ionescu to Jozan Magazine. .. read more