Number 1233
Material Wool
Style Flowery
Origin Afshar
Type Tribal
Size 122 x 103
Age 1880
What to say? This is one of the most beautiful tribal rugs ever made. The weave is exquisitely fine, check the braided fringes either side of the end kilim panels to get a better idea. The drawing of the Gol Farang is ambitious yet confident, elegant in its execution. Above all we see the best of the legendary Afshar dyeing skills on display here. How to describe that killer electric blue?
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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 🇺🇸
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