Number D0053
Type Workshop
Material Wool
Style Flowery
Origin Kerman
Size 220 x 150
Age 1294 = 1876
The legendary master weaver was, along with Mulla Mohammad Hasan Mohtasham, the single most important carpet artist of the 19th century. He is credited with introducing the Gol Farang rose bouquet design to Persian carpets (this being a stellar example) and was the personal weaver to Nassereddine Shah Qajar during the 1860s thru to the 1880s. Ostad Hossein designed and wove remarkably large and beautiful carpets for the Shah. A brilliant small one survived in the Golestan Palace and was moved in 1977 to the Carpet Museum of Iran.
This harmonious rug is flowery delight. In a sense it is a bouquet of roses itself. The senses of color, poise, scale and balance are mature and confident, tasteful and pretty. The Grand Master's famous signature crowns the composition in the upper border, along with a date. Using such dated examples I was able, in my PhD thesis, to trace the trajectory and development of his style.
J’ai fait la connaissance de Hadi lors de la préparation de l’exposition « L’Empire des roses, chefs-d’œuvre de l’art persan du 19ème siècle » qui a eu lieu au Louvre-Lens en 2018 et à laquelle il a participé par le prêt de tapis exceptionnels. J’avais alors été impressionnée par ses connaissances et sa passion pour les tapis orientaux. Cette rencontre a marqué le début d’une collaboration riche et fructueuse. Elle a notamment permis au musée du quai Branly-Jacques Chirac de voir ses collections iraniennes s’enrichir de plusieurs tapis et tentures dont certains n’ont pas leur équivalent dans les musées occidentaux. Ce que j’apprécie chez Hadi ? C’est son professionnalisme, son dynamisme et l’engouement qu’il a pour son métier ! Hana Chidiac, Curator of the Middle East Department at the Musee Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, Paris, France 🇫🇷
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 🇱🇻
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 🇦🇺
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