Number 300
Type Caucasian
Material Wool
Style Geometric
Origin Kazak
Size 528 x 246
Age 1334 (1915)
Lori Pambak rugs were woven in the Kazak highlands in eastern Georgia. The vast majority, as with all Caucasian rugs, were small. This is a palatial exception, an exceptional palace carpet. The size is magnificent to behold. Absolutely fabulous. It is in superb condition with juicy wool and marvelously glowing dye materials. Some browns are oxidized, typical for such old Caucasians using walnut husk powder for the brown due. The red is intoxicating.
“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 🇸🇦
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 first met Dr. Maktabi as a lecturer on carpet history and was captivated by his passion for the subject. Only later I knew him as a dealer, though even in our financial transactions, Hadi has been a gentle guide and friend. He has understood my taste and interests and made wonderful suggestions, but never in a pushy way. That is to say I have enjoyed working with him on several levels and wish to continue our excellent relations and dealings far into the future. A. Harvey Pincis, formerly Dar Al Athar Al Islamiyyah Museum (Kuwait), Latvia 🇱🇻