Number 1232
Material Wool
Style Medallion
Origin Bakhtiari
Type Tribal
Size 322 x 180
Age 1300 (1882-3)
The weave is almost gabbeh like yet fine. The natural dyes are a circus of fun and delight! Absolutely amazing greens in the millefleurs star studded corners, and the most exquisite saffron yellow in the middle. Note the dainty peacocks! The inscription at the top read Mubarak Bashed 1300, may the new year 1300 be blessed. Such dedications were usually offered as formal tribute from tribal Khans to their Qajar overlords. Please refer to my book for further details.
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. 🇬🇧
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
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 🇱🇧