Number SOLD
Type Workshop
Material Silk
Style Medallion
Origin Tabriz
Size 175 x 127 each
Age 1880
(a) Antique rug pairs are rare.
(b) Antique silk rugs are rare.
➡️ Antique silk rug pairs are unique.
Silk Haj Jalili rugs are rare.
Silk Haj Jalili pairs unheard of.
➡️ Antique Haj Jalili silk pairs are unique + important.
The pattern is of ancient Zoroastrian origin, originally to be found on Farahan rugs of the 1850s. It depicts the Sun Disc at sunrise, zenith and sunset. In brief, the state of the world from the day of Creation until the day of Judgement.
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 🇺🇸
“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 have been buying and collecting oriental rugs for over 40 years. As a result I have had direct experiences with many dealers and galleries throughout Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia. The Hadi Maktabi establishment is distinct and unique. It is rare to find a dealer who not only has a discerning taste and excellent choice of rugs. But with Hadi, the experience is one of an erudite oriental rug scholar paired with years of family experiences and traditions dealing in rugs, carpets and textiles. The available choices, diversity and quality of his stock is awesome. It is always a pleasure. Highly recommended and satisfying. As a collector he has become not only a partner of choice, knowledge and information but also a valued friend. Robert Bell, CEO Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, U.K. 🇬🇧