Number (sold)
Type Workshop
Material Wool
Style Medallion
Origin Kashan
Size 155 x 105
Age 1930
The Zaronim size (5 x 3 feet) is the hardest to find on old Kashan rugs because it was the one they wove least. This automatically qualifies this item as a rather rare piece. What makes it more unique is the presence of a landscape hiding within its medallion which acts like a looking glass or window into a secret world. This is very unusual indeed. The vista of a lush forest and elegant mansion, with exotic greens and blues, is what we would normally find on the fine Kashan poshti landscape rugs and not these larger ones. Well done!
Purchasing carpets from Hadi Maktabi was the epitome of professionalism and joy. Hadi is an expert curator, purveyor, historian and story teller. His passion, knowledge, professionalism and expertise are evident every step of the way. With a wide range of choices and prices, prompt service, and fast sipping, we had our carpets in Sydney in a matter of days. The ultimate flying carpet experience! Zeina Tebbutt, Sidney, Australia 🇦🇺
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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. 🇬🇧