Number 1848
Type Village
Material Wool
Style Medallion
Origin Malayer
Size 191 x 123
Age 1880
A tremendously pleasant and pleasing antique Malayer with extra fine weave and very cheerful color combo. It survives in pristine and mint condition with full pile and full kilim ends. All original.
The ivory field recalls the finer Saruk Farahan rugs with the Mir-Saraband variant of the π£π°π΅π¦π© style. This is complemented by an elegant brick red border and a rich indigo blue pairing of medallion and 4 corners.
Guaranteed to satisfy and to please.
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
I have been buying and collecting oriental rugs for over 40 years. As a result I have had direct experiences with many dealers and galleries throughout Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia. The Hadi Maktabi establishment is distinct and unique. It is rare to find a dealer who not only has a discerning taste and excellent choice of rugs. But with Hadi, the experience is one of an erudite oriental rug scholar paired with years of family experiences and traditions dealing in rugs, carpets and textiles. The available choices, diversity and quality of his stock is awesome. It is always a pleasure. Highly recommended and satisfying. As a collector he has become not only a partner of choice, knowledge and information but also a valued friend. Robert Bell, CEO Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, U.K. π¬π§
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 π±π§