Number 19sho20
Type Workshop
Material Wool
Origin Tehran
Style Tree
Size 191 x 137 each
Age 1880
Very few pairs of carpets were woven in the Qajar capital of Tehran. I have only seen (and had) 3 pairs in my career. This duo is very special for depicting the famous Cypress, the ancient Tree Of Life that remained evergreen and symbolized longevity and continuity, in this life and the next. The two pieces are identical and both are in perfect, pristine condition. Top notch collectible masterpieces. They employ a very vivid natural green dye. Note the subsidiary cypress trees either side of the main one.
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 🇰🇼
“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 🇱🇧