Number Sold
Type Workshop
Origin Isfahan
Material Wool
Style Medallion
Size 212 x 140
Age 1910
Perfection of harmony & symmetry presented in a mould of beauty, courtesy of the Ahmadi weaving school of Isfahan at the turn of the 20th century.
I donβt usually buy these classical medallion rugs but my clients always deserve the best of the best. This artwork has wool closer to the Manchester Kork of Kashan and Mohtasham than the dryer Isfahan yarn of the early 1900s. The dye materials stand out too: I love the juxtaposition of the sky blue, radiant red and camel hair. The latter is partially oxidised leading to a pleasingly attractive effect.
βYou donβt just buy a rug from Dr Maktabi... Itβs an experience, a rich one! You learn about history, culture & art. And more importantly you feel euphoric!β Dr Siamak Abolhassani, Expert Medical Care Clinics, Victoria, Australia π¦πΊ
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 π±π§
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 π°πΌ