Number 1750
Type Workshop
Material Wool
Origin Kashan
Style Animal
Size 59 x 115
Age 1870
And here we have it. The world's only ceremonial horse cover rug from the legendary, renowned Mohtasham atelier. Horse rugs were primarily a nomadic thing. Urban workshops hardly made them, apart from a few notable exceptions from Kerman whose social fabric was dominated by tribal or clan structures. I cannot think of any horse rug from Kashan and am certain there is no other from Mohtasham.
This unique masterpiece comes in 2 parts that are separated by the read end of the saddle that rises in a curvy way. The frontal section of the rug covers the seat of the saddle, whose pommel (metal grip) enters through the orifice at the top center. The rear section of the rug is placed behind the saddle and dangles laterally across the anterior back of the horse π
The Manchester Kork lambswool, the distinct soft dyes, the chic and uncluttered Mohtasham drawing .. sublime!
The feat of creating 2 individual rugs with such non-conventional curvilinear shapes over 150 years ago defies logic and beggars belief!
The idea of purchasing valuable rugs and other artwork online from an overseas seller is daunting for several reasons, not least of which is the fact that, not being able to examine and feel the rug for yourself, you are never entirely certain that the origin, age or condition of the rug corresponds with the dealerβs description. For me, I could never take this step unless I had absolute trust in the integrity of the dealer, and my recent experience with Hadi confirms that my faith in him was well placed. Every detail of the antique rug expertly explained by Hadi was accurate and when I finally received the actual rug, it turned out to be even more stunning than his photos depicted. F. Alsagoff, Singapore
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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