Number HA317
Material Wool
Style Pictorial
Origin Bakhtiari
Type Tribal
Size 195 x 125
Age 1925
A quirky Bakhtiari that walks like an Egyptian! This fascinating tribal rug probably dates to the early 1900s when the crazy for Egyptology captured world headlines. It is not hard to draw a long but straight line from Howard Carter, the Valley of the Kings, to European and American printed media, and thereafter to Persian printing and subsequently carpets.
The 'forest' theme prevalent in Bakhtiari Garden Carpets, of the Bīd Majnūn variety, is here interspersed with 8 cameo-style representations of the ancient Egyptian Pharaoh. And dogs.
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. 🇬🇧
As a carpet collector of 30 years, I have noticed a decline in the amount of truly unique and high quality carpets on the market. I have also noted a decline in the knowledge of merchants, generally. Hadi Maktabi stands against this trend as a both a curator for and an educator of his clients. His offerings are well-researched, museum quality carpets that are both singular and expertly chosen. In dealing with Hadi, I have experienced excellent communication, a high standard of service and extremely pleasant interactions. Warren D., Hong Kong 🇭🇰
“You don’t just buy a rug from Dr Maktabi... It’s an experience, a rich one! You learn about history, culture & art. And more importantly you feel euphoric!” Dr Siamak Abolhassani, Expert Medical Care Clinics, Victoria, Australia 🇦🇺