Number (sold)
Type Workshop
Origin Isfahan
Material Wool
Style All Over
Size 174 x 110
Age First Half 17th Century
A handsome little rug from the golden age of Persian carpet weaving, made in the Safavid capital of Isfahan. It is of Shah Abbas pattern, named after the Shah who instructed his royal weavers in the early 1600s to produce carpets entirely covered with lotus flowers, arabesque palmettes, and cloud bands. Do you realize how rare it is to find these outside the world's leading museums nowadays?
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 🇱🇧
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
“I practically furnished my entire home with carpets from Hadi. The process was not only a joy but it was also a learning experience for me. Hadi was super helpful in identifying the right pieces for my home that would both work with my taste, budget, sizes required and that would be a good investment for my family. Hadi’s collection is second to none, and his knowledge and service is truly the blessing on top.” Amr Banaja, Public Investment Fund, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦