Number 1708
Type Village
Material Wool
Style Medallion
Origin Malayer
Size 145 x 97
Age 1870
This beautiful rug belongs to an exclusive group of ๐๐ข๐ง ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฉ design Malayers with a plain open space with an alluring and highly symbolic undyed wool field in natural color.
They tend to appear in ๐จ๐ฉ๐ข๐ญ๐ช๐ค๐ฉ๐ฆ rather than ๐ป๐ข๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ช๐ฎ size. A beautiful ๐จ๐ฉ๐ข๐ญ๐ช๐ค๐ฉ๐ฆ is posted on this site. This makes the present lot extremely rare.
The milky tonality has ancient Sufi mystical connotations and links the artwork to the wandering dervishes and their connection to the "soil of the earth", that which in English is usually phrased as "salt of the earth".
Timeless, rare and most charming.
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
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 ๐ฐ๐ผ
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. ๐ฌ๐ง