The Hali Fair for Textile and Tribal Art is arguably the largest, most important event of its kind in the world. The Hali Fair brings together woven and ethnographic works of art from Asia, Africa, Oceania, Europe and the Americas under one roof. For this year, its ninth anniversary, the Hali Fair will run for 11 days from June 8-18 at the National Hall, Olympia, London.
Over 70 international dealers will offer art, textiles and rugs for sale with prices ranging from 250 pounds to over 500,000 pounds. The fair features three distinct zones:
Traditional: In this zone collectors will find a selection of woven art including rugs, kilims and textiles from Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Caucasus, India, the Middle East, Persia and Turkey. There will also be European embroideries and tapestries, plus costumes ranging from Japanese kimonos to Indian turbans and Mongolian wool hats to Samarkand silk ikat kaftans.
Tribal: This zone shows collections from dealers in ceremonial and decorative artwork from Africa, Australasia, Oceania and the Americas.
Design Zone: This zone of 21st century design displays examples of contemporary ceramics and carpet weaving that make use of traditional skills.
The Hali Fair (www.halifair.com) runs alongside the Summer Fair and coincides with the June London art season, including The Grosvenor House Art & Antiques Fair, major art auctions and a profusion of cultural and social events.