Number SOLD
Type Workshop
Material Wool
Origin Kashan
Style Animal
Size 223 x 137
Age 1880
Breathtaking. An imposing vase 🏺 with flowering blossoms 🌹 that rise into a Tree of Life 🌲 ; lovebirds 🦜 ; lions 🦁 battling dragons 🐉 ; all inwoven with lush Manchester Kork lambswool while the field is carved out in kilim flat weave, a dramatic negative space. What is even more imposing is that the kilim background changes color in the borders: the technique of changing wefts is mind bogglingly dexterous and challenging. The graceful mehrab niche at the top separates the calm tranquility of the main field with the Tree and lovebirds from the aggressive noise of the animal combat scenes in the borders.
A masterpiece of amazing finesse and uniqueness.
Nim-pardeh size, quite rare.
Museum level collectible.
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 don’t just buy a rug from Dr Maktabi... It’s an experience, a rich one! You learn about history, culture & art. And more importantly you feel euphoric!” Dr Siamak Abolhassani, Expert Medical Care Clinics, Victoria, Australia 🇦🇺
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 🇱🇧
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