Number (sold)
Type Village
Material Wool
Origin Malayer
Style Tree
Size 188 x 141
Age 1314 (1896)
This Mishan rug is among the finest Malayer weaves I have seen. Artistically it is in a class of its own. Geometrically rendered trees cover the field in a symmetric way. The signature touch however is the rather fuzzy nature by which branches and flowers are drawn. It is as if the weaver travelled 100 years forward in time and read Benoit Mandelbrot's seminal ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ก ๐๐๐ค๐ข๐๐ฉ๐ง๐ฎ. In other news a serene sky blue border envelopes the saffron yellow field--another triumph for the Mishan masters of natural dyeing. A collector's piece without a shadow of a doubt.
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 ๐ฐ๐ผ
โYou donโt just buy a rug from Dr Maktabi... Itโs an experience, a rich one! You learn about history, culture & art. And more importantly you feel euphoric!โ Dr Siamak Abolhassani, Expert Medical Care Clinics, Victoria, Australia ๐ฆ๐บ
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. ๐ฌ๐ง