Number 288
Type Workshop
Material Wool
Style Medallion
Origin Khorasan
Size 214 x 134
Age 1920
The turquoise (Feyrouzi) field is quite eye-catching here and very pretty. It stands out from the more common medallion carpets of Kashan and Kerman. This is a perfectly preserved signed carpet from the private weaving workshop set up in Birjand by the aristocratic Khorasani notable Mesbah Diwan, a leading politician in the reign of Sultan Ahmad Shah Qajar (1909-1925). As such we can date these signed carpets with great precision. Their historical value is therefore immense.
To me personally there is no surprise, event or frankly anything that gets me more excited than the purchase of a treasured piece of understated artwork such as that of a proper vintage/antique carpet. The sourcing, grading and authentication of these pieces is no small task but is of the highest importance. Through the respected dealer Hadi Maktabi all that is guaranteed, and rest assured the one thing I can guarantee personally as a client is a first class service from the initial selection process till it gets delivered right to your door step. It was an undeniably special experience, with hundreds of carpets to choose from, will definitely be visiting again. Thank you dear Hadi. Habeeb Al Monawer, Kuwait 🇰🇼
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 🇱🇧
“You don’t just buy a rug from Dr Maktabi... It’s an experience, a rich one! You learn about history, culture & art. And more importantly you feel euphoric!” Dr Siamak Abolhassani, Expert Medical Care Clinics, Victoria, Australia 🇦🇺