Number 429
Type Workshop
Style Medallion
Material Wool & Silk
Origin Nain
Size 188 x 130
Age New
I rarely buy Nain rugs for the gallery any more but when I do they usually are pretty darn special. Like this. Unusually woven on a silk foundation. The field color is very deeply saturated midnight blue that approximates black but is still a natural dye. Very high knot count for a Nain plus a beautifully drawn design make this a truly memorable and collectible carpet.
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 🇭🇰
“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 🇦🇺
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 🇱🇧