Number 162-3
Type Workshop
Style All Over
Material Wool & Silk
Origin Tehran
Size 202 x 140
Age 1900
Tehran pairs are extremely rare. These gorgeous rugs have a Senneh inspired Gol Farang border and a Saraband style field of boteh flowers. Across both we see profuse silk highlights than dance and sparkle under the light. The saffron color was notoriously difficult and expensive to achieve for 19th century weavers. Very tasteful, rare and attractive pair.
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 🇱🇧
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 🇦🇺
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