Number HA7256
Type Workshop
Material Wool
Style Prayer Rug
Origin Kashan
Size 200 x 135
Age 1910
A truly beautiful and very rare pair of antique Kashans. A very early one too. It is outstanding and unusual for many reasons.
- The creme whitish tones
- The understated ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ณ๐ข๐ฃ prayer niche
- The identically colored spandrels above it
- The soft Manchester Kork wool used by Dabir
- The detailed and rich imagery of the motifs, far finer and more precise than later Kashan pairs of the 1920s and 1930s
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
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 ๐ฑ๐ป
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 ๐ฑ๐ง