Number 1232
Material Wool
Style Medallion
Origin Bakhtiari
Type Tribal
Size 322 x 180
Age 1300 (1882-3)
The weave is almost gabbeh like yet fine. The natural dyes are a circus of fun and delight! Absolutely amazing greens in the millefleurs star studded corners, and the most exquisite saffron yellow in the middle. Note the dainty peacocks! The inscription at the top read Mubarak Bashed 1300, may the new year 1300 be blessed. Such dedications were usually offered as formal tribute from tribal Khans to their Qajar overlords. Please refer to my book for further details.
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 🇱🇧
“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 🇦🇺
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 🇰🇼