Number CC924
Type Workshop
Material Silk
Style Prayer Rug
Origin Kashan
Size 205 x 128
Age 1890
A gorgeous 3D woven carpet with embossed motifs and carved out sky blue field and pink border.
This stunning antique Persian rug is notable for its rarity & beauty, being an intact survivor from the very exclusive group of Barjasteh silk Kashan rugs woven in the late Qajar era. The main field and border were painstakingly clipped knot by knot to create a 3D "carved en relief" effect, a laborious process that took hard effort and incomparable dedication.
It is also one of the highlights of our new 2026 installation project at the Gallery. The colors are insanely sweet! Sublime.
Super perfect condition
Purchasing carpets from Hadi Maktabi was the epitome of professionalism and joy. Hadi is an expert curator, purveyor, historian and story teller. His passion, knowledge, professionalism and expertise are evident every step of the way. With a wide range of choices and prices, prompt service, and fast sipping, we had our carpets in Sydney in a matter of days. The ultimate flying carpet experience! Zeina Tebbutt, Sidney, Australia ๐ฆ๐บ
I first met Dr. Maktabi as a lecturer on carpet history and was captivated by his passion for the subject. Only later I knew him as a dealer, though even in our financial transactions, Hadi has been a gentle guide and friend. He has understood my taste and interests and made wonderful suggestions, but never in a pushy way. That is to say I have enjoyed working with him on several levels and wish to continue our excellent relations and dealings far into the future. A. Harvey Pincis, formerly Dar Al Athar Al Islamiyyah Museum (Kuwait), Latvia ๐ฑ๐ป
As a carpet collector of 30 years, I have noticed a decline in the amount of truly unique and high quality carpets on the market. I have also noted a decline in the knowledge of merchants, generally. Hadi Maktabi stands against this trend as a both a curator for and an educator of his clients. His offerings are well-researched, museum quality carpets that are both singular and expertly chosen. In dealing with Hadi, I have experienced excellent communication, a high standard of service and extremely pleasant interactions. Warren D., Hong Kong ๐ญ๐ฐ