Number (sold)
Type Workshop
Style Prayer Rug
Material Silk & Gold Thread
Origin Anatolian
Size 188 x 133
Age 2000
An exquisite contemporary art work with beautiful Qur'anic calligraphy. It is woven in pure silk with some gold thread highlights. This represents the last flourish of the distinguished Hereke school of fine carpets that went extinct around 2000. This is the last remaining original that we have left, acquired around 20 years ago. They stopped making them and the only other alternative is buying second hand. Islamic Art at the highest possible level.
“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 🇦🇺
Purchasing carpets from Hadi Maktabi was the epitome of professionalism and joy. Hadi is an expert curator, purveyor, historian and story teller. His passion, knowledge, professionalism and expertise are evident every step of the way. With a wide range of choices and prices, prompt service, and fast sipping, we had our carpets in Sydney in a matter of days. The ultimate flying carpet experience! Zeina Tebbutt, Sidney, Australia 🇦🇺
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 🇭🇰