Number siz5
Material Wool
Origin Baluch
Style Animal
Type Central Asian
Size 174 x 105
Age 1900
A wall hanging rug of irrepressible charm and naiveté!
It tells the story of nomadic migration and as such is a valuable ethnographic folk artefact. An adult dromedary camel dominates the scape with its child behind it. Note the humble human figure compared to the rich trappings and khorjins on the camel's back (for reference, see my XXL Baluch Camel saddlebag elsewhere on this site). Further off we see two horned antelopes and three tents. Don't forget to pay attention to the boteh lined border and the zigzags!
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 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 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