Number 1671
Type Workshop
Material Wool
Style All Over
Origin Kashan
Size 385 x 313
Age 1920
One of the finest Kashan carpets to ever grace our collection and also one of the best to ever live. The quality of the Kork baby lambswool is exquisite, as are the sweet natural dyes (please ask for closeups if interested to buy). Aesthetically speaking, the Shah Abbas all over pattern of lotus flowers and arabesque palmettes is more intricately rewarding than the "classical" more common types seen in the 1930s and 1940s.
The carpet is rare for a number of reasons:
- this particular creamy shade of ivory, marking a transition from the Mohtasham school of the 19th century. By the 1920s dark indigo blue was the dominant color in Kashan weavings.
- the somewhat squarish size
- the elaborate detailing and layout of the Shah Abbas
- the distinguished provenance of the piece, in a leading German collection since the 1960s with documentation.
- utterly perfect condition
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
βI 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. Hadiβs collection is second to none, and his knowledge and service is truly the blessing on top.β Amr Banaja, Public Investment Fund, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia πΈπ¦
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»
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