Number Sold
Material Wool
Origin Afshar
Style Tree
Type Tribal
Size 206 x 163
Age 1900
How happy is this bundle of joy? It's a very high class example from a small group of tribal rugs woven in Neyriz, an oasis town where an electric admixture of Khamseh and Afshar clans intermingled. This lent an eclectic and frankly unique look to its rare weavings of which this is among the best I have ever seen. The natural dyes are outrageously delightful, with a heavy Afshar influence. The border pattern is entirely Khamseh with its rich undulations of floral forms. The Tree Of Life is imposing and dominates the scene with its thick bark. We see peacocks 🦚 blue lotuses, camels 🐪 and Zilli Sultan style flowering vases 🌺 Lucky is the collector who will upgrade their home with this!
“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
To me personally there is no surprise, event or frankly anything that gets me more excited than the purchase of a treasured piece of understated artwork such as that of a proper vintage/antique carpet. The sourcing, grading and authentication of these pieces is no small task but is of the highest importance. Through the respected dealer Hadi Maktabi all that is guaranteed, and rest assured the one thing I can guarantee personally as a client is a first class service from the initial selection process till it gets delivered right to your door step. It was an undeniably special experience, with hundreds of carpets to choose from, will definitely be visiting again. Thank you dear Hadi. Habeeb Al Monawer, Kuwait 🇰🇼