Number 1749
Material Wool
Style All Over
Type Tribal
Origin Kurdish
Size 160 x 115
Age 1825
One of my favorite rug types of all time, they featured heavily with a thorough historical discussion in my book ππ‘π πππ«π¬π’ππ§ πππ«π©ππ: ππ‘π π
π¨π«π π¨ππππ§ ππππ«π¬ ππππ-ππππ.
Carpet connoisseurs and art historians are aware that these historical carpets invariably come in large πππ‘π‘ππ sizes. This is the only πππ§π€π£ππ’ format piece I have had, with harmoniously proportioned size in small scale. By scale I refer to the size of the rug and not the scale of the drawing which retains its grandiose proportions and scale. One could even claim this could even be a πππππ§ππ sampler.. with the 2 full (complete) units of repeat.
The hero of the story, as ever with Sauj Bulagh rugs, is the incredible and formidable palette of natural dyes. Kurdish master dyers created an unbelievable yellow (border), a startling pink (field roses), a dramatic heavy metal blue and a mature green.
The sparkling colors in the field are all set against a nutty brown field that has oxidized here and there due to the walnut husk dye. This creates a lovely 3D effect with the ground seemingly carved out and the flowers and foliage in glorious full pile.
The handle of the weave and the touch of the wool are truly delightful. This is quite a catch.
The idea of purchasing valuable rugs and other artwork online from an overseas seller is daunting for several reasons, not least of which is the fact that, not being able to examine and feel the rug for yourself, you are never entirely certain that the origin, age or condition of the rug corresponds with the dealerβs description. For me, I could never take this step unless I had absolute trust in the integrity of the dealer, and my recent experience with Hadi confirms that my faith in him was well placed. Every detail of the antique rug expertly explained by Hadi was accurate and when I finally received the actual rug, it turned out to be even more stunning than his photos depicted. F. Alsagoff, Singapore
βYou donβt just buy a rug from Dr Maktabi... Itβs an experience, a rich one! You learn about history, culture & art. And more importantly you feel euphoric!β Dr Siamak Abolhassani, Expert Medical Care Clinics, Victoria, Australia π¦πΊ
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 ππ°
Email List
Request Offer