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Chessboard Isfahan

Chessboard Isfahan

  • Number 66pon

  • Type Workshop

  • Origin Isfahan

  • Style Geometric

  • Material Wool & Silk

  • Size 56 x 61

  • Age 1960

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Specializing in the awesome and unreal! We bring to you an antique Isfahan poshti rug drawn in the layout of a chessboard with 64 black and white squares annotated alphanumerically. Of course, the Persian weaver couldn't resist fashioning a border of foxes chasing rabbits in the forest.

Silk foundation and silk highlights, exceptionally high weave. Perfect & intact condition.

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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

 

 

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 🇭🇰

 

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 🇱🇻

 

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