Number 1683
Type Village
Material Wool
Style Medallion
Origin Bakhshayesh
Size 1833 (1250)
Age 210 x 134
Mamma mia.
Let's start with the π€π°πΆπ± π₯π¦ π¨π³π’π€π¦: the Hijri date 1250 (1833) inscribed at the top right corner of the border. Speaking of which: what manner of insane folk artistry could create such an ornate and refined Nastaliq poetry all within the narrow confines of such a border? Calligraphic art at its best, but created with knots and not with a pen.
This is museum quality π±π’π³ π¦πΉπ€π¦πππ¦π―π€π¦. The plain π¬π’π§ π΄π’π₯π¦π© blood π©Έ red field is amply complimented by the midnight blue indigo spandrels and the parchment creme in the border cartouches. Sublime weaving quality and high knot count for a Queen B.
Jβai fait la connaissance de Hadi lors de la prΓ©paration de lβexposition Β« LβEmpire des roses, chefs-dβΕuvre de lβart persan du 19Γ¨me siΓ¨cle Β» qui a eu lieu au Louvre-Lens en 2018 et Γ laquelle il a participΓ© par le prΓͺt de tapis exceptionnels. Jβavais alors Γ©tΓ© impressionnΓ©e par ses connaissances et sa passion pour les tapis orientaux. Cette rencontre a marquΓ© le dΓ©but dβune collaboration riche et fructueuse. Elle a notamment permis au musΓ©e du quai Branly-Jacques Chirac de voir ses collections iraniennes sβenrichir de plusieurs tapis et tentures dont certains nβont pas leur Γ©quivalent dans les musΓ©es occidentaux. Ce que jβapprΓ©cie chez Hadi ? Cβest son professionnalisme, son dynamisme et lβengouement quβil a pour son mΓ©tier ! Hana Chidiac, Curator of the Middle East Department at the Musee Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, Paris, France 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
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