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 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 🇱🇻
“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 🇸🇦