Number 1959
Type Workshop
Material Silk
Style Medallion
Origin Kashan
Size 214 x 132
Age 1860
This is one of the two best silk Mohtashams I have handled (the other is sold www.hadimaktabi.com/carpet/38). It is one of the oldest, most pristine and most beautiful.
The range of colors is exuberantly impressive, Master Mohtasham leaning in on his deep arsenal of world beating natural dyes. The drawing is very elegant and balanced, with terrific poise and confidence. It is all supremely beautiful too.
Condition is by far finer than any old Kashan I have encountered. Full pile, total lack of cracking or humidity, very lush fringes and the widest kilim end I've seen on a silk.
For rug lovers and carpet collectors, it is really hard to recommend a piece finer than this.
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 dealer’s 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 🇦🇺
“I 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. Hadi’s collection is second to none, and his knowledge and service is truly the blessing on top.” Amr Banaja, Public Investment Fund, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦