Number 2129
Type Village
Material Wool
Style Medallion
Origin Serapi
Size 492 x 376
Age 1870
A real early Serapi, grand and dignified. The size is majestic and frankly unusual for such an early piece.
The age comes across in the rustic weave, the choice and excellence of the dye materials, the archaic border and the simple field decoration.
We can detect the weaver's skill and ambition in the multiple reds on display. Very subtle yet suavely smooth. The border is a pinkish, somewhat cherry red that may have an insect dye component. The corner spandrels are saturated madder red, verging on burgundy. The medallion is a more tomato red, lighter in tone.
The central indigo is radiant and utterly magnificent. All other blues are turquoise. What skill to balance such an interplay of π΅π°π― π΄πΆπ³ π΅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
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§
To me personally there is no surprise, event or frankly anything that gets me more excited than the purchase of a treasured piece of understated artwork such as that of a proper vintage/antique carpet. The sourcing, grading and authentication of these pieces is no small task but is of the highest importance. Through the respected dealer Hadi Maktabi all that is guaranteed, and rest assured the one thing I can guarantee personally as a client is a first class service from the initial selection process till it gets delivered right to your door step. It was an undeniably special experience, with hundreds of carpets to choose from, will definitely be visiting again. Thank you dear Hadi. Habeeb Al Monawer, Kuwait π°πΌ