Number HA317
Material Wool
Style Pictorial
Origin Bakhtiari
Type Tribal
Size 195 x 125
Age 1925
A quirky Bakhtiari that walks like an Egyptian! This fascinating tribal rug probably dates to the early 1900s when the crazy for Egyptology captured world headlines. It is not hard to draw a long but straight line from Howard Carter, the Valley of the Kings, to European and American printed media, and thereafter to Persian printing and subsequently carpets.
The 'forest' theme prevalent in Bakhtiari Garden Carpets, of the Bīd Majnūn variety, is here interspersed with 8 cameo-style representations of the ancient Egyptian Pharaoh. And dogs.
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 🇱🇧
Acquiring a piece from my dear friend Hadi is truly a journey. We start that journey with a lesson and detailed background on any piece that is of interest. After a thorough discussion regarding the chosen piece or should I say marvel, since Hadi's pieces are truly marvels, Hadi guides us into why he would advise us to acquire it or go for another of his marvels that would suit us more than the one initially chosen. This sincere advice always makes us feel that we are generously taken care of by Hadi. The learning process and honesty in guidance make us go back only to Hadi whenever we are looking for our next beautiful piece for our homes. All I can say is thank you Hadi for your impeccable guidance and service. Abdullah Al-Awadhi, Kuwait 🇰🇼
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