Number (sold)
Type Village
Material Wool
Origin Malayer
Style Tree
Size 188 x 141
Age 1314 (1896)
This Mishan rug is among the finest Malayer weaves I have seen. Artistically it is in a class of its own. Geometrically rendered trees cover the field in a symmetric way. The signature touch however is the rather fuzzy nature by which branches and flowers are drawn. It is as if the weaver travelled 100 years forward in time and read Benoit Mandelbrot's seminal 𝙁𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙂𝙚𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙮. In other news a serene sky blue border envelopes the saffron yellow field--another triumph for the Mishan masters of natural dyeing. A collector's piece without a shadow of a doubt.
J’ai fait la connaissance de Hadi lors de la préparation de l’exposition « L’Empire des roses, chefs-d’œuvre de l’art persan du 19ème siècle » qui a eu lieu au Louvre-Lens en 2018 et à laquelle il a participé par le prêt de tapis exceptionnels. J’avais alors été impressionnée par ses connaissances et sa passion pour les tapis orientaux. Cette rencontre a marqué le début d’une collaboration riche et fructueuse. Elle a notamment permis au musée du quai Branly-Jacques Chirac de voir ses collections iraniennes s’enrichir de plusieurs tapis et tentures dont certains n’ont pas leur équivalent dans les musées occidentaux. Ce que j’apprécie chez Hadi ? C’est son professionnalisme, son dynamisme et l’engouement qu’il a pour son métier ! Hana Chidiac, Curator of the Middle East Department at the Musee Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, Paris, France 🇫🇷
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 🇭🇰
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