Number 573
Type Workshop
Material Wool
Style Medallion
Origin Kashan
Size 612 x 432
Age 1925
Between the World Wars, the city of Qazvin wove finer variants of the classical Kashan design with central medallion and biaxial symmetry in the lotus strewn field, all on a deep indigo background. Less commercial and much more accomplished than the Kashan originals, they too rarely exceeded 4 meters in length. All in all, the gigantic size of this masterpiece is quite imposing and rather palatial. The richness of drawing and the complexity of floral forms is impressive. Is there a larger one in such quality? Hypothetically yes but in over 20 years in the market (60 counting my dad's experience!), I haven't seen any. Booyah.
“You don’t just buy a rug from Dr Maktabi... It’s an experience, a rich one! You learn about history, culture & art. And more importantly you feel euphoric!” Dr Siamak Abolhassani, Expert Medical Care Clinics, Victoria, Australia 🇦🇺
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
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 🇺🇸