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 🇱🇧
Hadi Maktabi and his staff provide comprehensive and thoughtful services to collectors and textile buyers worldwide. His knowledge of antique oriental rugs and textiles, including many fine offerings from the Levant, is unsurpassed. We have been loyal customers for over five years and have visited his Beirut premises. He has worked with us upon several occasions to select the exact Ottoman and Levantine pieces we wanted for our collection. You can be sure of quality and honesty when dealing with Hadi. Penelope and Timothy Hays, Just In From The East Collection, Florida 🇺🇸
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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