Number D0047
Type Workshop
Material Wool
Origin Kashan
Style Tree
Size 205 x 131
Age 1930
Majestic, epic, and remarkably rewarding.
This is one of the more beautiful antique Kashan Kork rugs I have seen. The directional design offers a unique take on the landscape theme popular in Kashan in the early 20th century. Floral forms of various formats rise from the base, intertwining and diverging to create flowery waves and natural pools of heavenly vegetation. 6 open windows, so to speak, appear which allow us to peer into the distance and observe attractive architectural sceneries and scampering animals. It is full of astonishing detail and graceful elegance. Woven with fine kork lambswool and perfectly preserved.
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§
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 π±π§