Number AH282
Type Village
Material Wool
Style All Over
Origin Bijar
Size 191 x 129
Age 1305 = 1887
How fantastic is this!
A soft qaliche sized antique rug from the Garrus district, with higher suppleness and finer texture than those of Bijar. The field presents an elegant ππππ pattern but the star of the show is the emerald green border. Impeccable.
The upper part is crowned by a lengthy inscription which for the most part is tough for me to read. It could be Farsi but could be the native Kurdish of Garrus. I can make out the word "Bisat", an Arabic term for floor-covering, as well as "kar-e Garrus" ie the work of Garrus.
It is signed by .. Lajavardi, which I take to be the surname of the weaver and is dated 1305 Hijri.
A collector's piece.
βYou donβt just buy a rug from Dr Maktabi... Itβs an experience, a rich one! You learn about history, culture & art. And more importantly you feel euphoric!β Dr Siamak Abolhassani, Expert Medical Care Clinics, Victoria, Australia π¦πΊ
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 π±π»
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
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