Number 534
Type Workshop
Material Silk
Origin Tehran
Style Animal
Size 201 x 136
Age 1920
It is extremely rare to find a pure silk Tehran rug. I have seen 4 in my career so far and that makes them one of the rarest types to have. This beautifully articulated masterpiece has an attractive calligraphic border, the central bottom cartouche of which is signed "Baft-e Tehran, Amal-e Kardan". This means it was woven in the city of Tehran by the weaver "Kardan". The signature certifies its authenticity and it is a very very exceptional feature. A signed silk Tehran!
The carpet itself presents a landscape of exotic beasts and birds. Flocks of Phoenix birds with exotically fluffy tail feathers flutter around the medallion and spandrels while animal combat scenes occupy the blood red field.
“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 🇦🇺
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 🇱🇧
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 🇦🇺
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