Number 1714
Type Village
Material Wool
Style All Over
Origin Malayer
Size 720 x 360
Age 1318 Hijri (1899)
It is indeed a wonderful world when you stumble across such startling masterpieces of folk art and cultural resonance.
This is the largest Malayer I have ever seen. It is also the most ambitious ππ¨ππ‘ππ« & ππ‘π’π₯π or ππ«ππ π§ππ§π ππ¨πππ‘ carpet I have seen. The scale is gigantic really. A mighty Lion π¦ and Sun π element proudly stands at each corner of the field. This is the ancient ππ‘π’π« π¨ ππ‘π¨π«π¬π‘π’π, the emblem of Persian royalty and kingship. Which confirms this carpet was commissioned for a royal palace.
It survives in perfect condition and has a most attractive border of calligraphy in πππ¨π©ππ‘ππ¦ Persian poetry. In the lower border we read that the carpet was commissioned on the occasion of ππ’π ππ₯ ππ‘πππ’π«, a very important occasion for Shia Iranians. The upper border tells us this was in the Hijri year 1318 (1899 CE).
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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
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 πΊπΈ
βI practically furnished my entire home with carpets from Hadi. The process was not only a joy but it was also a learning experience for me. Hadi was super helpful in identifying the right pieces for my home that would both work with my taste, budget, sizes required and that would be a good investment for my family. Hadiβs collection is second to none, and his knowledge and service is truly the blessing on top.β Amr Banaja, Public Investment Fund, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia πΈπ¦
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