antique traditional modern

ANTIQUE
TRADITIONAL
Spring, Summer 2010
MODERN
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RARE CARPETS . TEXTILES . ISLAMIC ART .
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PURE SILK . FINE PERSIAN . WOVEN LEGENDS™ .
CAUCASUS . DECORATIVE . NIMBAFT TRIBAL .
JAN KATH . PATCHWORK . VINTAGE .
ART DECO . FUN KILIM .
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An extraordinary Pictorial Raver Kirman, Southern Persia, early 19th Century depicting a Royal hunting scene
Size: 510 x 260.
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A refined Tabriz Hajji Jalili,
Iran, 19th Century
Size : 375 x 285.
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RARE CARPETS
TEXTILES
ISLAMIC ART
A group of 19th Century
gilt painted Bohemian Cut
Crystal pair of Carafes and
Hookah base, made for the
Persian Market.
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A Fine Chichi Caucasian carpet,
Azerbaijan district, 19th Century
Size: 227 x 155.
An Exquisite Serapi Heriz with a Rare Ivory
Field, Iran, end of the 19th Century.
Size: 325 x 270.
A Fine Kuba Shirvan Caucasian carpet,
Azerbaijan district, 19th Century.
Size: 212 x 138.
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A Rare Antique Ottoman Embroidered Textile,
Ottoman Turkey, end of the 18th Century.
Size: 227 x 110.
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Up:
An Antique
Ottoman Banyaluka
Embroidered Textile
in felt applique technique,
representing a Mihrab.
Probably used as a royal
prayer carpet.
Ottoman Turkey,
early 19th Century preserved
in perfect condition.
Size: 180 x 130.
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An Antique
Ottoman Banyaluka
Embroidered Wall Hanging
in felt applique technique,
representing a Royal
Pavilion and Gardens.
Ottoman Turkey, early 19th
Century preserved
in perfect condition.
Size: 180 x 130.
An exquisite
Armenian carpet
from the Karabagh
district signed and
dated in the two
calendars:
1912 A.D. and
1330 A.H.
The design inspired
from French
Savonnerie carpets
of the 17th Century.
Size: 335 x 210.
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An Impressive Ottoman Ebony, Ivory & Mother of Pearl Inlay
Octagonal Table, Turkey, 19th Century.
An Iznik Polychrome Square Tile,
Ottoman Turkey, Ca 1575
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A Group of Three Khorassan
Inkwells made of Steel and Silver
Inlay, Iran, 12th Century
A Silver Jewellery box
in the form of a Pumpkin
for Dowry presentation
with the Tugra of Sultan Abdul Mejid,
Ottoman Turkey 19th Century.
A Refined Ottoman Silk
Embroidered Turban Cover Textile,
Ottoman Turkey, 17th Century.
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A mother of Pearl & Tortoise shell
Ottoman scribe’s box.
Ottoman Turkey, 17th Century.
A Rare Neiriz carpet with rare
yellow background and the Tree
of Life Design, Iran 19th Century.
Size: 207 x 154.
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A Rare and Unusual Edirne
Wood Work “Heliye Sherif”
with the Physical Description
of the Prophet Mohammad
(PBUH) Ottoman Turkey,
18th Century.
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A Watered Steel Sword
(shamshir) with Gold
Engraved Blade and Gilt
Brass Hilt. Ottoman Turkey,
18th Century.
An Egyptian Ottoman Wood
Cabinet with Ivory Inlay.
Impressive Mukarnas Work
with interlocking Palmettes
and Fine Arabesque Work.
19th Century.
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A Rare and Unusual Tabriz carpet signed by the Master Weaver “Aalabaft” Wool and Silk Touch on Silk base.
Size: 292 x 178.
A Fine Wool and Silk
Tabriz carpet on Silk base,
Iran depicting the Gonbad
design inspired from Persian
architecture.
Size: 352 x 249.
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PURE SILK
FINE PERSIAN
WOVEN LEGENDS™
CAUCASUS
DECORATIVE CARPETS
NIMBAFT TRIBAL
An extremely
Fine Ghom Pure Silk carpet,
Iran signed by the famous
artist “Djamchidi”.
Size: 200 x 200.
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A Ghom Pure Silk carpet,
Iran signed by ”Forkani”
depicting a Finely detailed
Gonbad Medallion .
Size: 300 x 240
Left:
A Refined Ghom
Pure Silk carpet,
Iran signed by
the world Famous Artist
“Mir Mehdi”.
Size: 210 x 135.
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A Ghom Pure Silk carpet,
Iran depicting the Noble
Medallion design.
Size: 298 x 196.
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A Rare and Exquisite Pure Silk carpet made by the world Famous Artist “Mir Mehdi” and carrying
7 hidden signatures. The carpet depicts a Royal Hunting scene in refined details.
Size: 350 x 250.
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A Ferahan carpet
from the
Woven Legends Collection
with a design inspired
from 17th Century Moghul
court carpets.
Pure Hand Spun Wool
and Natural Vegetable Dyes.
Size: 405 x 293.
A Mamlouk carpet
from the Woven
Legends Collection.
Inspired from the
Rare Mamlouk
carpets of the
15th & 16th Century.
Size: 609 x 361.
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A Mamlouk carpet
from the Woven Legends
Collection.
Inspired from
the Rare Mamlouk carpets
of the 15th & 16th Century.
Size: 551 x 333.
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A Kentwilly carpet
from the Woven
Legend Collection.
Inspired from
Bessarabian carpets.
Made of Handspun Wool
and Vegetable colors.
Size: 280 x180.
An extremely Fine
Ferahan carpet from
the Woven Legends
Collection with a
Royal Agra design.
Made from Handspun
Wool and Natural
Vegetable colors.
Size: 294 x 262.
A Shirvan carpet
from the Woven
Legends Collection
with a Leski
star motif.
Size: 390 x 300.
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A Fine Samsun carpet
with a Kachan
Mohtachem design.
Size : 300x200.
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An extremely
Fine Samsun carpet
with Silk touch
depicting a 16th Century
Isfahan design.
Size : 304 x 251.
An impressive
large Nimbaft
Tribal carpet
with Soumak
and carpet mixed
technique,
made by the Tribes
of Southern Iran
using the best virgin
handspun wool
and natural
vegetable dyes.
Size: 579 x 401.
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Vintage Collection carpet in Blue Color.
Size: 320 x 218
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Patchwork Collection
in Red Color
(available in various sizes).
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PATCHWORK
VINTAGE
JAN KATH DESIGN
ART DECO
FUN KILIM
Patchwork Collection
in Mediterranean colors
(available in various sizes).
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Vintage Collection carpet
in Purple Color.
Size: 380 x 280.
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Vintage Collection carpet
in Pink Color.
Size: 280 x 185.
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Royal Patchwork (available in various sizes).
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Up:
Verona Air Design
from the Jan Kath Collection.
Wool and Silk.
Hand made in Tibet.
Also available in
custom made
sizes & colors.
Size: 300 x 250.
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Milano Double
Vendetta Design
from the Jan Kath Collection.
Wool and Silk.
Hand made in Tibet.
Also available in
custom made
sizes and colors.
Size: 300 x 250.
Boro 10 design
from the
Jan Kath
Collection.
Wool and Silk.
Hand made
in Tibet.
Also available in
custom made
sizes and colors.
Size: 300 x 250.
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Alcaraz Design
from the Jan Kath Collection.
Wool and silk.
Hand made in Tibet.
Also available in
custom made
sizes and colors.
Size: 350 x 250.
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Left:
Ferrara Rocked Design
from the Jan Kath Collection.
Wool and Silk.
Also available in
custom made
sizes and colors.
Size: 400 x 300.
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Roma Vendetta Design
from the Jan Kath Collection.
Wool and Silk.
Hand made in Tibet.
Also available in
custom made
sizes and colors.
Size: 350 x 250.
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Dear carpet lover,
We are proud to have presented you our latest catalogue of
wonderful and exciting examples from our extensive
collection of Antique, Traditional and Modern carpets, kilims ,
textiles and Islamic Art. Our eclectic stock includes, in
addition to the rare and the collectable, the highly decorative
and the avant-garde! We look forward to welcoming you, our
clients and friends, to view these collections in one of our
showrooms, be it Ashrafieh, Verdun, Phoenix Tower or the
Intercontinental Phoenicia Hotel lobby. I take this opportunity
to remind you of our extensive customer services, that we
have developed over three generations of commitment to
excellence in Carpets:
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PROFESSIONAL CLEANING AND CARPET RESTORATION:
Our team of skilled and expert restaurateurs use professional
techniques and authentic materials to clean, wash and restore your valuable and antique carpets.
Our experts are ready to offer you free consultation and
estimate advice for any restoration regarding your valuable
carpets and heirlooms.
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HOME DELIVERY AND TRIAL: Iwan Maktabi maintains
a professional staff to assist homeowners, interior designers
and businesses in selecting their carpets.
Trial before purchase in the privacy of your home is always
possible with our professional delivery teams.
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IN HOUSE DESIGN : Iwan Maktabi offers you in-house
design consultation, and even the possibility to design your
own carpet, taking into consideration design, color combination and quality.
APPRAISAL AND CERTIFICATES: Iwan Maktabi will issue a
value appraisal certificate for each purchased carpet or piece
of art. In addition, a free advice and estimate of your valuable
carpets, kilims and tapestries will be offered.
Yours Truly,
Mohamed Maktabi
Maya Tawil DESIGN
Looking forward to welcoming you at Iwan Maktabi,
ASHRAFIEH
Charles Malek Avenue.
Quantum Tower, first floor.
T. +961 1 336 301
F. +961 1 336 225
VERDUN
Main Street.
T. +961 1 345 813
F. +961 1 739 084
INTERCONTINENTAL PHOENICIA
Lobby and Phoenix Tower.
T. +961 1 363 223
F. +961 1 363 238
Beirut 2071 4714, Lebanon.
info@iwanmaktabi.com
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