Number 170
Type Caucasian
Material Wool
Style Geometric
Origin Kazak
Size 230 x 143
Age 1880
A best of type antique Caucasian rug, of a type and level that the market has not seen in the last decade or two. Caucasians like these were gobbled up by leading museums and private collectors in the 1990s following the breakup of the USSR. We acquired this one in the mid 90s and are finally offering it for sale now. The wool is chunky and thick, the dyes bold and beautiful, as with the very best Kazak rugs of old.
This group is called Seven eponymously after Lake Seven in Armenia whose silhouetted shape the medallion is said to mimic. Others see it as resembling an ornate medieval Armenian cross or cruciform shape. What is particularly noteworthy here is that the end borders are distinctly different from the side borders, a rare feature.
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 🇱🇻
“You don’t just buy a rug from Dr Maktabi... It’s an experience, a rich one! You learn about history, culture & art. And more importantly you feel euphoric!” Dr Siamak Abolhassani, Expert Medical Care Clinics, Victoria, Australia 🇦🇺
The idea of purchasing valuable rugs and other artwork online from an overseas seller is daunting for several reasons, not least of which is the fact that, not being able to examine and feel the rug for yourself, you are never entirely certain that the origin, age or condition of the rug corresponds with the dealer’s description. For me, I could never take this step unless I had absolute trust in the integrity of the dealer, and my recent experience with Hadi confirms that my faith in him was well placed. Every detail of the antique rug expertly explained by Hadi was accurate and when I finally received the actual rug, it turned out to be even more stunning than his photos depicted. F. Alsagoff, Singapore
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