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π’πšπŸπšπ―π’π 𝐏𝐫𝐒𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 Seirafian

π’πšπŸπšπ―π’π 𝐏𝐫𝐒𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 Seirafian

  • Number HF850

  • Type Workshop

  • Origin Isfahan

  • Style Pictorial

  • Material Wool & Silk

  • Size 130 x 80

  • Age 2024

Story

Meet the latest and greatest Seirafian creation.

My friend Farzad Seirafian has woven me a very special masterpiece. The Safavid princess lived in the time of Shah Abbas the Great (1587-1629) and was painted by his court artist Reza Abbasi, the most talented Persian painter of all time.

After over 400 years on paper, in 2024 she came to life on a super high quality Seirafian carpet woven in Isfahan. All natural dyes, very high knotting density, and inspirational beauty. The stark plain field allows the portrait to shine while the architectural element at top right breaks the traditional rigid symmetry of composition.

My favourite element is the wonderfully calligraphic poetry verse that balances the triangular structure:

ΨΉΨ΄Ω‚Ψͺ Ψ±Ψ³Ψ― Ψ¨Ω‡ فرياد

Taken from Ghazal (Sonnet) 94 of the immortal Hafez, it loosely translates as β€œLoving you rose to a scream!” Or β€œyour love becomes a scream!” It is an outpouring of wild, unconfined love that takes over the lover’s whole being. The verse is gracefully traced out here by the talented artist Saba Golbaz, with heartfelt thanks.

11 x 11 knots per cm
Wool and silk on silk

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I first met Dr. Maktabi as a lecturer on carpet history and was captivated by his passion for the subject. Only later I knew him as a dealer, though even in our financial transactions, Hadi has been a gentle guide and friend. He has understood my taste and interests and made wonderful suggestions, but never in a pushy way. That is to say I have enjoyed working with him on several levels and wish to continue our excellent relations and dealings far into the future. A. Harvey Pincis, formerly Dar Al Athar Al Islamiyyah Museum (Kuwait), Latvia πŸ‡±πŸ‡»

 

 

Purchasing carpets from Hadi Maktabi was the epitome of professionalism and joy. Hadi is an expert curator, purveyor, historian and story teller. His passion, knowledge, professionalism and expertise are evident every step of the way. With a wide range of choices and prices, prompt service, and fast sipping, we had our carpets in Sydney in a matter of days. The ultimate flying carpet experience! Zeina Tebbutt, Sidney, Australia πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί

 

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