Number Sold
Material Wool
Origin Afshar
Style Tree
Type Tribal
Size 206 x 163
Age 1900
How happy is this bundle of joy? It's a very high class example from a small group of tribal rugs woven in Neyriz, an oasis town where an electric admixture of Khamseh and Afshar clans intermingled. This lent an eclectic and frankly unique look to its rare weavings of which this is among the best I have ever seen. The natural dyes are outrageously delightful, with a heavy Afshar influence. The border pattern is entirely Khamseh with its rich undulations of floral forms. The Tree Of Life is imposing and dominates the scene with its thick bark. We see peacocks 🦚 blue lotuses, camels 🐪 and Zilli Sultan style flowering vases 🌺 Lucky is the collector who will upgrade their home with this!
“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 🇸🇦
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 🇱🇻
As a carpet collector of 30 years, I have noticed a decline in the amount of truly unique and high quality carpets on the market. I have also noted a decline in the knowledge of merchants, generally. Hadi Maktabi stands against this trend as a both a curator for and an educator of his clients. His offerings are well-researched, museum quality carpets that are both singular and expertly chosen. In dealing with Hadi, I have experienced excellent communication, a high standard of service and extremely pleasant interactions. Warren D., Hong Kong 🇭🇰