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
The idea of purchasing valuable rugs and other artwork online from an overseas seller is daunting for several reasons, not least of which is the fact that, not being able to examine and feel the rug for yourself, you are never entirely certain that the origin, age or condition of the rug corresponds with the dealerβs description. For me, I could never take this step unless I had absolute trust in the integrity of the dealer, and my recent experience with Hadi confirms that my faith in him was well placed. Every detail of the antique rug expertly explained by Hadi was accurate and when I finally received the actual rug, it turned out to be even more stunning than his photos depicted. F. Alsagoff, Singapore
Purchasing carpets from Hadi Maktabi was the epitome of professionalism and joy. Hadi is an expert curator, purveyor, historian and story teller. His passion, knowledge, professionalism and expertise are evident every step of the way. With a wide range of choices and prices, prompt service, and fast sipping, we had our carpets in Sydney in a matter of days. The ultimate flying carpet experience! Zeina Tebbutt, Sidney, Australia π¦πΊ
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§