Number D0001
Type Village
Material Wool
Style All Over
Origin Kurdish
Size 480 x 205
Age 1230 (1815)
Stop press! A world beater of a rug here.
This is a miraculously preserved historical artwork that is over 200 years old. The masterpiece is dated 1230 Hijri at the very top. It was woven in the same year that Napoleon lost the Battle of Waterloo to the Duke of Wellington, to put it in perspective. It is closer to Shakespeare's time than it is to ours.
Of Sauj Bulagh workmanship, it boasts the famously brilliant natural dyes that those Kurdish weavers cooked up so excellently. The Herati pattern is show in here in full bloom, generously spaced, confidently arranged, and breathtakingly alluring. Equally decorative as it is important, this is a museum quality historical carpet that will grace and boost any private collection.
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
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
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