Number SOLD
Type Workshop
Material Wool
Style Pictorial
Origin Kerman
Size 251 x 146
Age 1875
One of the most incredible antique rugs we have ever had the privilege of owning. This lavish Kerman pardeh is a unique pictorial composition. Technically and aesthetically it belongs to the ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ of ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ข ๐๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ข and his pupil and successor ๐๐จ๐ก๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ ๐ข๐๐ง ๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ. The quality of wool, of weave, and of the succulent natural dyes all testify to that. The figural imagery gives us a narrow window to date it with reasonable precision.
The upper half contains a shell-shaped roundel (recalling Botticell's ๐๐ช๐ณ๐ต๐ฉ ๐ฐ๐ง ๐๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ด) that depicts Adam and Eve and the Forbidden Apple that caused their fall. The devilish serpent twists and coils around the Tree of Knowledge behind them, in a bubble of fantastical flowery foliage. Zoomed out, in the lower half of the carpet, we see two archangels that are most beautifully and brilliantly represented. Their wings, costumes and expressions are (excuse the pun) simply divine.
Note the total and absolute lack of symmetry in the field. Despite the density of the attractive flowery forms, the trees and birds grow and pose in unique individual ways. The range of colors is most pleasant too. The border is a tour de force of technique and dexterity as well.
Museum quality. Simply unique and a testament to the timeless skill of Kerman's artists.
โI practically furnished my entire home with carpets from Hadi. The process was not only a joy but it was also a learning experience for me. Hadi was super helpful in identifying the right pieces for my home that would both work with my taste, budget, sizes required and that would be a good investment for my family. Hadiโs collection is second to none, and his knowledge and service is truly the blessing on top.โ Amr Banaja, Public Investment Fund, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ๐ธ๐ฆ
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 ๐ฐ๐ผ
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