Number 972
Material Silk
Style Prayer Rug
Origin Turkmen
Type Central Asian
Size 153 x 107
Age 2000
Exceptional. For being a pure silk Turkmen, with an exquisitely fine weave. Also for being one of the very few double sided rugs in the world. This technique is fiendishly difficult to work and requires two weavers with near identical skills and manner of expression to sit opposite each other, either side of the same loom, and weave two distinct patterns using the the same warp and weft threads.
Aesthetically the rug is eclectic by all Turkmen standards. One side carries a Heriz like medallion design while the other presents a niche pattern with tree of life and exotic birds.
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 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 🇱🇻
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