Number 813
Material Wool
Style Geometric
Origin Gabbeh
Type Tribal
Size 340 x 130
Age 1880
Be still my beating heart .. โค๏ธ .. Take a deep breath and enjoy the sight of the single sweetest and most splendid Gabbeh rug in the whole wide world! It is impeccable. Perfect. Remarkable.
The weaver, and her supplier (of natural dyes), was a genius craftswoman. She was Michaelangelo and Mondrian rolled into one. A master expert at ultra fine weaving and equally one of the most tasteful color coordinators the world has seen.
The materials are succulent. Gabbehs are traditionally the clunkiest and coarsest of all loom woven rugs. The finesse on show here is incredibly high with an elevated knotting density, all the more stunning for the foundation being 100% wool. One of the pieces I am proudest to own.
โYou donโt just buy a rug from Dr Maktabi... Itโs an experience, a rich one! You learn about history, culture & art. And more importantly you feel euphoric!โ Dr Siamak Abolhassani, Expert Medical Care Clinics, Victoria, Australia ๐ฆ๐บ
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 ๐ฑ๐ป
I must say this one of the most enriching carpet purchase experiences I ever had. This was not a mere transaction but more an experience about art and history. Dr Maktabi's experience and knowledge in this space is second to none. Highly recommended! R.A., Doha, Qatar
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