Number 1821
Type Workshop
Material Wool & Silk
Origin Tehran
Style Animal
Size 442 x 318
Age 1890
A work of absolute genius. This masterpiece deviates from the classical all over Shah Abbas Royal Tehran carpets. It maintains the floral and leafy elements but incorporates hundreds and hundreds of talking heads (animals, demons, mythical creatures) into the lobes and contours of almost every single flower, palmetto or leaf. Please ask for closeups or see them on our Instagram highlights; this truly is a work of wonder.
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
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 🇱🇧
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 🇱🇻