Number 1248
Type Caucasian
Material Wool
Style Geometric
Origin Karabagh
Size 604 x 238
Age 1860
My friend who sold me this told me one day: I got a sexy rug for you, Hadi. Once I saw it--actually the brilliant, brilliant colors--I had to agree and fell in love. This is a high grade creation from the fabled looms of Shusha in Caucasian Karabagh. The intoxicating blend of natural dyes is truly mesmerizing. Especially the cochineal red in the border, historically the most expensive insect dye in the world. Please ask for details to see the wonder of this masterpiece. It is quite a large piece so the details don't really show in the photo.
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 🇱🇧
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 🇦🇺
Hadi Maktabi and his staff provide comprehensive and thoughtful services to collectors and textile buyers worldwide. His knowledge of antique oriental rugs and textiles, including many fine offerings from the Levant, is unsurpassed. We have been loyal customers for over five years and have visited his Beirut premises. He has worked with us upon several occasions to select the exact Ottoman and Levantine pieces we wanted for our collection. You can be sure of quality and honesty when dealing with Hadi. Penelope and Timothy Hays, Just In From The East Collection, Florida 🇺🇸