Number 1156-9
Material Wool
Style Pictorial
Type Kilim
Origin Kurdish
Size 377x96 + 396x120
Age 1920
Is this real? A unique pair of antique Kurdish kilim runners with ancient fertility symbolism.
The dye materials are outstanding especially the apricot. The fact that it’s a pair of runner kilims is quite special too. However nothing beats the sequence of clearly drawn ladies with their wombs showing within. It’s fascinating to note that the only other thing along them are stars indicating that woman, indeed, is the essence of the universe and source of all life ⭐️ 🌟 ⭐️
You can't only be a customer of Hadi Maktabi. While his main purpose is rug dealing, he starts with story telling and ends with history selling. That's what I call high-end art curating and closing it all with an entertaining friendship. George El Hani, CEO Levica, Lebanon 🇱🇧
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 🇱🇻
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 🇺🇸