Number 1969
Type Workshop
Origin Isfahan
Style Medallion
Material Wool & Silk
Size 225 x 144
Age 1980
This dreamy Persian carpet answers the time old question succinctly: why are Seirafian rugs considered to be the best to be made in the mid to late 20th century?
This timeless classic boasts an unusual and attractive camel-honey tone. The famous Seirafian Eslimi pattern is in full bloom here, perfectly poised and elegantly executed. The knot count is quite high too. Silk foundation and silk flowers throughout.
Grand Master Mojtaba is the son of the legendary Grand Master Mohamamd Seirafian, himself the son of the founder of the weaving dynasty, Haj Reza.
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 🇺🇸
I have been buying and collecting oriental rugs for over 40 years. As a result I have had direct experiences with many dealers and galleries throughout Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia. The Hadi Maktabi establishment is distinct and unique. It is rare to find a dealer who not only has a discerning taste and excellent choice of rugs. But with Hadi, the experience is one of an erudite oriental rug scholar paired with years of family experiences and traditions dealing in rugs, carpets and textiles. The available choices, diversity and quality of his stock is awesome. It is always a pleasure. Highly recommended and satisfying. As a collector he has become not only a partner of choice, knowledge and information but also a valued friend. Robert Bell, CEO Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, U.K. 🇬🇧
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