Number 1708
Type Village
Material Wool
Style Medallion
Origin Malayer
Size 145 x 97
Age 1870
This beautiful rug belongs to an exclusive group of 𝘒𝘢𝘧 𝘚𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘩 design Malayers with a plain open space with an alluring and highly symbolic undyed wool field in natural color.
They tend to appear in 𝘨𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘦 rather than 𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘮 size. A beautiful 𝘨𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘦 is posted on this site. This makes the present lot extremely rare.
The milky tonality has ancient Sufi mystical connotations and links the artwork to the wandering dervishes and their connection to the "soil of the earth", that which in English is usually phrased as "salt of the earth".
Timeless, rare and most charming.
As a carpet collector of 30 years, I have noticed a decline in the amount of truly unique and high quality carpets on the market. I have also noted a decline in the knowledge of merchants, generally. Hadi Maktabi stands against this trend as a both a curator for and an educator of his clients. His offerings are well-researched, museum quality carpets that are both singular and expertly chosen. In dealing with Hadi, I have experienced excellent communication, a high standard of service and extremely pleasant interactions. Warren D., Hong Kong 🇭🇰
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 🇱🇧
J’ai fait la connaissance de Hadi lors de la préparation de l’exposition « L’Empire des roses, chefs-d’œuvre de l’art persan du 19ème siècle » qui a eu lieu au Louvre-Lens en 2018 et à laquelle il a participé par le prêt de tapis exceptionnels. J’avais alors été impressionnée par ses connaissances et sa passion pour les tapis orientaux. Cette rencontre a marqué le début d’une collaboration riche et fructueuse. Elle a notamment permis au musée du quai Branly-Jacques Chirac de voir ses collections iraniennes s’enrichir de plusieurs tapis et tentures dont certains n’ont pas leur équivalent dans les musées occidentaux. Ce que j’apprécie chez Hadi ? C’est son professionnalisme, son dynamisme et l’engouement qu’il a pour son métier ! Hana Chidiac, Curator of the Middle East Department at the Musee Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, Paris, France 🇫🇷