Number 2144
Material Silk
Style Animal
Type Anatolian
Origin Anatolian
Size 33 x 33
Age 1970
Quasi circular old Hereke silk thatβs actually a complex polygon with 16 vortexes!
Everyone else thought it was a circle but in fact itβs a multi-lobed Hexadecagonβ can you even imagine how difficult it is to weave that by hand? Euclid is smiling down at us from across time and space!
And then thereβs the Phoenix π¦βπ₯ Bird iconography. This sure ainβt your average silk Hereke. This is more special than most.
Funny thing is that I got this as change for a bigger deal I made. Now I have it, I realize itβs worth more than I suspected. Itβs also signed by the artist Aynur, well known back in the day for this celebrated βstarβ shaped carpets π
33 cm diameter (for diametrically opposed vertices, 8 star points apart)
Circa 1970
Perfect condition
βYou donβt just buy a rug from Dr Maktabi... Itβs an experience, a rich one! You learn about history, culture & art. And more importantly you feel euphoric!β Dr Siamak Abolhassani, Expert Medical Care Clinics, Victoria, Australia π¦πΊ
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 π¦πΊ
To me personally there is no surprise, event or frankly anything that gets me more excited than the purchase of a treasured piece of understated artwork such as that of a proper vintage/antique carpet. The sourcing, grading and authentication of these pieces is no small task but is of the highest importance. Through the respected dealer Hadi Maktabi all that is guaranteed, and rest assured the one thing I can guarantee personally as a client is a first class service from the initial selection process till it gets delivered right to your door step. It was an undeniably special experience, with hundreds of carpets to choose from, will definitely be visiting again. Thank you dear Hadi. Habeeb Al Monawer, Kuwait π°πΌ