Number SOLD
Type Workshop
Material Wool
Style Medallion
Origin Heriz
Size 440 x 365
Age 1320 (1902)
You're looking at one of the rare world class items that have their own inbuilt certificate of authenticity. Such artworks are vital for me and other scholars in order to determine the historical progression of style and and technique. The carpet is gorgeous enough as it is, with its pastel tones all the way from the brick field to the ivory spandrels and the light green border. Just see the beauty in that wide border! However it also stands out for the 4 inscriptions it has around its medallion. Each one says the carpet was woven by a young lady called Golshīn in the workshop of Amanullah in Heriz in the year 1320 (1902). This is one of a handful of moments across antique carpet history whereby we can identify both the weaver and workshop owner. And the year of production. All at once. This also tells us a great deal about how and where these carpets were made. Magic.
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 have been buying and collecting oriental rugs for over 40 years. As a result I have had direct experiences with many dealers and galleries throughout Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia. The Hadi Maktabi establishment is distinct and unique. It is rare to find a dealer who not only has a discerning taste and excellent choice of rugs. But with Hadi, the experience is one of an erudite oriental rug scholar paired with years of family experiences and traditions dealing in rugs, carpets and textiles. The available choices, diversity and quality of his stock is awesome. It is always a pleasure. Highly recommended and satisfying. As a collector he has become not only a partner of choice, knowledge and information but also a valued friend. Robert Bell, CEO Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, U.K. 🇬🇧
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 🇦🇺
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