Number (sold)
Type Workshop
Style Medallion
Material Wool & Silk
Origin Kashan
Size 207 x 134
Age 1930
One of my favorites, the silk content and its generous amounts is quite impressive and eye-catching. The ruby tinted red is attractive and combines well with the light blues and greens--and the bright silk highlights of course. The central medallion is actually a landscape, a window into another dimension, which in itself is a brilliant touch. Smaller cartouches pop up in the corners and offer us more intimate looks at that land far, far away. Silk highlights are lavish in the border too. The indigo contrasts beautifully with the lighter tones of the field and the vacant strips either side of the main border design present a remarkable negative space that allows what's around it to shimmer and dance more vibrantly.
You can't only be a customer of Hadi Maktabi. While his main purpose is rug dealing, he starts with story telling and ends with history selling. That's what I call high-end art curating and closing it all with an entertaining friendship. George El Hani, CEO Levica, Lebanon 🇱🇧
“I practically furnished my entire home with carpets from Hadi. The process was not only a joy but it was also a learning experience for me. Hadi was super helpful in identifying the right pieces for my home that would both work with my taste, budget, sizes required and that would be a good investment for my family. Hadi’s collection is second to none, and his knowledge and service is truly the blessing on top.” Amr Banaja, Public Investment Fund, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
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 🇰🇼