Number cc883
Type Workshop
Origin Isfahan
Material Wool & Silk
Style Animal
Size 170 x 102
Age 1960
This is the first and only Seirafian rug Iโve seen where the designerโs name is explicitly knotted within the design. Grand Master Bahadoriโs name is inscribed 4๏ธโฃ times, next to each of the 4๏ธโฃ corner elements. It speaks a lot about the respect Haj Sadegh had for Bahadori, and the latterโs reputation, that he included his name 4๏ธโฃ fantastic times.
The corner spandrels each contain the hidden form of a gorgeous blue butterfly. Can you see it? Isnโt it amazing? The border contains further happy surprises, in the guise of multitudes of chirping birds.
I first met Dr. Maktabi as a lecturer on carpet history and was captivated by his passion for the subject. Only later I knew him as a dealer, though even in our financial transactions, Hadi has been a gentle guide and friend. He has understood my taste and interests and made wonderful suggestions, but never in a pushy way. That is to say I have enjoyed working with him on several levels and wish to continue our excellent relations and dealings far into the future. A. Harvey Pincis, formerly Dar Al Athar Al Islamiyyah Museum (Kuwait), Latvia ๐ฑ๐ป
โI 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. Hadiโs collection is second to none, and his knowledge and service is truly the blessing on top.โ Amr Banaja, Public Investment Fund, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ๐ธ๐ฆ
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 ๐ฆ๐บ