Number 2144
Material Silk
Style Animal
Type Anatolian
Origin Anatolian
Size 33 x 33
Age 1970
Quasi circular old Hereke silk thatβs actually a complex polygon with 16 vortexes!
Everyone else thought it was a circle but in fact itβs a multi-lobed Hexadecagonβ can you even imagine how difficult it is to weave that by hand? Euclid is smiling down at us from across time and space!
And then thereβs the Phoenix π¦βπ₯ Bird iconography. This sure ainβt your average silk Hereke. This is more special than most.
Funny thing is that I got this as change for a bigger deal I made. Now I have it, I realize itβs worth more than I suspected. Itβs also signed by the artist Aynur, well known back in the day for this celebrated βstarβ shaped carpets π
33 cm diameter (for diametrically opposed vertices, 8 star points apart)
Circa 1970
Perfect condition
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 π±π»
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 ππ°
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