Number SOLD
Type Workshop
Material Wool
Origin Kashan
Style Animal
Size 223 x 137
Age 1880
Breathtaking. An imposing vase πΊ with flowering blossoms πΉ that rise into a Tree of Life π² ; lovebirds π¦ ; lions π¦ battling dragons π ; 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 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§
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§
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