Number FS
Type Workshop
Origin Isfahan
Style Pictorial
Material Wool & Silk
Size 130 x 80
Age 2024
Meet the latest and greatest Seirafian creation.
My friend Farzad Seirafian has woven me a very special masterpiece. The Safavid princess lived in the time of Shah Abbas the Great (1587-1629) and was painted by his court artist Reza Abbasi, the most talented Persian painter of all time.
After over 400 years on paper, in 2024 she came to life on a super high quality Seirafian carpet woven in Isfahan. All natural dyes, very high knotting density, and inspirational beauty. The stark plain field allows the portrait to shine while the architectural element at top right breaks the traditional rigid symmetry of composition.
My favourite element is the wonderfully calligraphic poetry verse that balances the triangular structure:
ΨΉΨ΄ΩΨͺ Ψ±Ψ³Ψ― Ψ¨Ω ΩΨ±ΩΨ§Ψ―
Taken from Ghazal (Sonnet) 94 of the immortal Hafez, it loosely translates as βLoving you rose to a scream!β Or βyour love becomes a scream!β It is an outpouring of wild, unconfined love that takes over the loverβs whole being. The verse is gracefully traced out here by the talented artist Saba Golbaz, with heartfelt thanks.
11 x 11 knots per cm
Wool and silk on silk
Acquiring a piece from my dear friend Hadi is truly a journey. We start that journey with a lesson and detailed background on any piece that is of interest. After a thorough discussion regarding the chosen piece or should I say marvel, since Hadi's pieces are truly marvels, Hadi guides us into why he would advise us to acquire it or go for another of his marvels that would suit us more than the one initially chosen. This sincere advice always makes us feel that we are generously taken care of by Hadi. The learning process and honesty in guidance make us go back only to Hadi whenever we are looking for our next beautiful piece for our homes. All I can say is thank you Hadi for your impeccable guidance and service. Abdullah Al-Awadhi, Kuwait π°πΌ
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°
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 π±π§
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