Number 2029
Material Wool
Style All Over
Type Tribal
Origin Kurdish
Size 440 x 170
Age 1223 (1808)
A perennial favorite, the combination of the attractive and much loved Harshang pattern along with the boisterously vivid Kurdish natural dyes make this Sauj Bulagh very desirable and rewarding.
The quality of the wool is unsurpassed: glossy, shiny and remarkably soft. The colors are of excellent quality too, and are very tastefully matched.
The famous Harshang motifs, notably the 'flaming' lotus palmette, are on proud display here. They are beautifully balanced and confidently drawn, signs of an early provenance. It seems the rug was a special commission and, thus, of higher quality that surviving counterparts due to the signature cartouche. It contains the phrase ๐๐ค๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ฝ๐๐ and the year 1223, signifying this was a Nowruz new year's gift ("may the new year 1223 be blessed")-- along with a name that alas is hard to decipher.
Highly collectible.
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
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. ๐ฌ๐ง
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
Email List
Request Offer