Number 688
Type Workshop
Material Wool
Style All Over
Origin Tehran
Size 312 x 218
Age 1880
The more I look at it the more I realize how pleasant and beaming this pretty carpet is. It is of Shah Abbas design, with bulbous lotus palmettes sprawling symmetrically and elegantly across its yellow tinted field. The base colors combine magnificently with the serene turquoise blue of the border to create an unforgettable effect which is of remarkable functionality in various types and styles of interiors. Combine that with the size and condition and we have a winner on all counts.
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 🇱🇧
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 🇱🇻