Number SOLD
Type Workshop
Material Wool
Style Pictorial
Origin Tabriz
Size 160 x 125
Age 1321 (1903)
How did they do this? It's a guaranteed story favorite to share with friends and visitors. You won't find anything else like this stunning carpet. It depicts a fruit fest with bowls of stacked up pomegranates, apples, oranges, pears and grapes alongside sliced watermelons and flowering vases. What captures the eye are the crenellated borders along the four edges, meant to drip downwards when the rug is placed atop a table. At the left we see the signature of the master weaver Mahmoud Kho'yi and the lunar date 1321, indicating this was the work of the small city of Khoy in the extreme northwest of Persia.
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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 🇦🇺
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