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Rug Worlds

Treasure of 1980s HALI magazine images

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Textile Portals

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Unexpected Boxes of Textile Magic

San Diego estate sale find of Hali Magazine.

From Wikipedia: "Hali Magazine is an encyclopedic fully illustrated special-interest quarterly publication focusing on antique and modern textile art of the world, especially Oriental rugs and Carpets, and collateral areas of Islamic, Asian, African, and tribal art.[1] The magazine is written by and for professionals and amateurs in the field. The name Hali is derived from the ancient and modern Turkish word for carpet. It was established in London in 1978."

The family hosting the estate sale had magazines active from 1980s-1990s.