Number cc883
Type Workshop
Origin Isfahan
Material Wool & Silk
Style Animal
Size 170 x 102
Age 1960
This is the first and only Seirafian rug Iโve seen where the designerโs name is explicitly knotted within the design. Grand Master Bahadoriโs name is inscribed 4๏ธโฃ times, next to each of the 4๏ธโฃ corner elements. It speaks a lot about the respect Haj Sadegh had for Bahadori, and the latterโs reputation, that he included his name 4๏ธโฃ fantastic times.
The corner spandrels each contain the hidden form of a gorgeous blue butterfly. Can you see it? Isnโt it amazing? The border contains further happy surprises, in the guise of multitudes of chirping birds.
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. ๐ฌ๐ง
โI 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. Hadiโs collection is second to none, and his knowledge and service is truly the blessing on top.โ Amr Banaja, Public Investment Fund, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ๐ธ๐ฆ
โYou donโt just buy a rug from Dr Maktabi... Itโs an experience, a rich one! You learn about history, culture & art. And more importantly you feel euphoric!โ Dr Siamak Abolhassani, Expert Medical Care Clinics, Victoria, Australia ๐ฆ๐บ