Number 1411
Type Workshop
Origin Isfahan
Material Wool
Style Tree
Size 212 x 144
Age 1910
For a 100 years, bazar elders have spoken of the most exquisite Isfahan rugs of the Qajar era, referring to them by the mythical name of "Madar Vatan" which translates as "the mother of the nation". They all agree that this refers to a near mythical weaver whose carpets were so fine and exalted that they captured the very essence of the motherland. As a scholar I searched long and hard for evidence but none appeared. Then one day I bought this carpet for its beautiful blue tones and majestic flowering vase design. The inscription is in mirror writing, so upon inspecting its back I was amazed to read: "MADAR VATAN SAMAD ZADEH". So the legend was real and she existed! The last two words mean "child of Samad". Further research showed that she was the daughter of the world famous master weaver Abdol Samad, whose similarly executed landscape scenes are found on this website and in the Carpet Museum of Iran.
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 🇦🇺
“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 🇦🇺
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 🇱🇧
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