Number 1709
Material Wool
Origin Baluch
Style Animal
Type Tribal
Size 89 x 40
Age 1859
A world class tribal rug in perfect condition with a best-of-type animal pattern. Such rugs are pretty rare and incredibly hard to find; let alone in this particular ๐ฝ๐๐ก๐๐จ๐๐ฉ size. This refers to the nomadic stuff pillow that was placed behind a chieftain's back when sitting cross legged on a ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ฉ wooden platform.
Swarms of quadrupeds (antelopes?) roam the field in rows of opposing orientation. Narrow borders and extra long end kilims confirm the very early date.
This is a collector's master choice.
More so when complemented with the full size ๐ฟ๐ค๐ฏ๐๐ง rug we proudly present alongside it.
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
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 ๐ฑ๐ง
โYou donโt just buy a rug from Dr Maktabi... Itโs an experience, a rich one! You learn about history, culture & art. And more importantly you feel euphoric!โ Dr Siamak Abolhassani, Expert Medical Care Clinics, Victoria, Australia ๐ฆ๐บ