Number HA7256
Type Workshop
Material Wool
Style Prayer Rug
Origin Kashan
Size 200 x 135
Age 1910
A truly beautiful and very rare pair of antique Kashans. A very early one too. It is outstanding and unusual for many reasons.
- The creme whitish tones
- The understated ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ณ๐ข๐ฃ prayer niche
- The identically colored spandrels above it
- The soft Manchester Kork wool used by Dabir
- The detailed and rich imagery of the motifs, far finer and more precise than later Kashan pairs of the 1920s and 1930s
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 ๐ฑ๐ง
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 ๐ญ๐ฐ
โYou donโt just buy a rug from Dr Maktabi... Itโs an experience, a rich one! You learn about history, culture & art. And more importantly you feel euphoric!โ Dr Siamak Abolhassani, Expert Medical Care Clinics, Victoria, Australia ๐ฆ๐บ