Number 813
Material Wool
Style Geometric
Origin Gabbeh
Type Tribal
Size 340 x 130
Age 1880
Be still my beating heart .. โค๏ธ .. Take a deep breath and enjoy the sight of the single sweetest and most splendid Gabbeh rug in the whole wide world! It is impeccable. Perfect. Remarkable.
The weaver, and her supplier (of natural dyes), was a genius craftswoman. She was Michaelangelo and Mondrian rolled into one. A master expert at ultra fine weaving and equally one of the most tasteful color coordinators the world has seen.
The materials are succulent. Gabbehs are traditionally the clunkiest and coarsest of all loom woven rugs. The finesse on show here is incredibly high with an elevated knotting density, all the more stunning for the foundation being 100% wool. One of the pieces I am proudest to own.
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 ๐บ๐ธ
โYou donโt just buy a rug from Dr Maktabi... Itโs an experience, a rich one! You learn about history, culture & art. And more importantly you feel euphoric!โ Dr Siamak Abolhassani, Expert Medical Care Clinics, Victoria, Australia ๐ฆ๐บ
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 ๐ฆ๐บ