Number SOLD
Type Workshop
Material Silk
Style Geometric
Origin Farahan
Size 119 x 90
Age 1807
Exquisite and excellent. This silk is a treasure. It is the oldest known silk lattice carpet of the type that became famous on silk Mohtasham Kashans over a half century later. To say museum quality would be a disservice to its crazy charms.
The quality of the natural dye materials is breathtaking: the cochineal purple, the denim-faded sky blue, the stunning apricot and saffron yellow, and those unparalleled browns.
The central compartment bears a verse of poetry from the Diwan of the great 13th century poet Saadi of Shiraz. In elegant Nastaliq script we read the following from Ghazal no.226:
ุจุณุงุท ุณุจุฒู ฺูฏุฏููุจ ุดุฏ ุจูพุงู ูุดุงุท
ุฒ ุจุณูู ุนุงุฑู ู ุนุงู
ู ุจุฑูุต ุจุฑุฌุณุชูุฏ
๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฃ ๐ง๐ช๐ ๐ฌ๐๐จ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ฌ๐๐ฎ ๐๐ฎ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐ค๐ ๐๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐ฎ
๐๐ฉ ๐๐จ ๐๐ฃ๐ค๐ช๐๐ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ณ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐บ๐บ๐ถ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐
(Arif= literally those who know ie who posses mystical knowledge;
Ammi= member of the general public ie someone without secret knowledge.)
Below that is a date, 1222 Hijri.
The idea of purchasing valuable rugs and other artwork online from an overseas seller is daunting for several reasons, not least of which is the fact that, not being able to examine and feel the rug for yourself, you are never entirely certain that the origin, age or condition of the rug corresponds with the dealerโs description. For me, I could never take this step unless I had absolute trust in the integrity of the dealer, and my recent experience with Hadi confirms that my faith in him was well placed. Every detail of the antique rug expertly explained by Hadi was accurate and when I finally received the actual rug, it turned out to be even more stunning than his photos depicted. F. Alsagoff, Singapore
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
Hadi Maktabi and his staff provide comprehensive and thoughtful services to collectors and textile buyers worldwide. His knowledge of antique oriental rugs and textiles, including many fine offerings from the Levant, is unsurpassed. We have been loyal customers for over five years and have visited his Beirut premises. He has worked with us upon several occasions to select the exact Ottoman and Levantine pieces we wanted for our collection. You can be sure of quality and honesty when dealing with Hadi. Penelope and Timothy Hays, Just In From The East Collection, Florida ๐บ๐ธ