Number SOLD
Material Wool
Style Medallion
Origin Bakhtiari
Type Tribal
Size 225 x 135
Age 1325 = 1907
The Khans or chiefs of the Bakhtiari tribe were the most powerful and richest feudal lords in Persia in the period 1900-1920. They funneled some of their wealth into some of the country's foremost carpet workshops and commissioned a number of ultra fine masterpieces for their mansions and estates.
This marvelous beauty was commissioned by Agha Morteza Qoli Khan in the year 1325. The knot count is remarkably high, for a tribal rug or otherwise. The real star of the show are the incredible dye materials especially the saffron yellow and apricot.
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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 🇱🇧
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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