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Maktabi at the park Maktabi is Lebanon s most trusted name in handmade carpets and rugs. With over a century of experience in the Lebanese market and worldwide, we would like to introduce our newest gallery, Maktabi at the Park, located in the Grand Hotels District of chic Downtown Beirut. The gallery s name was selected in reference to Rafic Hariri Park, a sizable public park that will be built facing our gallery and extending to the Marina. From the latest trend in designer carpets to tribal rugs and authentic antiques, this new two-story showroom has a variety of collections that satisfy all styles and tastes, aiming to offer its clientele with a unique and exclusive selection. We specialize in furnishing private homes, assembling private rug collections and assisting architectural projects of all sizes. Interior architects as well as private clients can login directly to our extensive digital library. Using our special software, any selected rug can be inserted to a variety of scenes, or, in fact, to your own home, once a picture is provided, to be printed or emailed. Our team will rely on Maktabi s associates locally and worldwide to go rug hunting for any given request, especially in the antique or oversize carpets categories. Already popular with interior architects, designing and ordering is now an option accessible to private clients. Whether modern or classic, handwoven to the needs and taste of any project, our professional team will assist in modifying any of our designs. Additionally, for those who are artistically inclined, we can create the perfect carpet according to your own design or drawing. Visiting our new gallery will give you the chance to select something different from the common rugs found everywhere in the market, with an added touch of luxury.
Renaissance Collection While designer rugs have so far belonged to the modern interiors, this Renaissance collection revives the antique technique of weaving. From the European cities of Vienna, Milan and Madrid, among others, these artists were inspired by famous and rare antique museum rugs such as Hadji Jallili or Mohtasham. These high quality hand-knotted masterpieces are made exclusively out of hand-spun wool, dyed with all natural plant extracts. The entire process is under tight quality control. The rugs are manufactured by the fine expert hands of Persian, Turkish and Turkmen weavers among other tribal areas. http://www.maktabigroup.com/categories/renaissance-collection.php
Aerial Collection Copyrighted Powerful and ethereal, mystical and tellurian, the CMI s talented designers have once again made their mark with Aerial. The collection evokes a range of elemental purity, from percolating molten designs to explosive stardust elegance. Hand-woven in Nepal, where centuries of traditional craftsmanship results in carpets of luxurious quality and renowned durability, Aerial is interpreted in six inspired color palettes: gold, platinum, copper, fire, ice and royal. The new 2010 designs, inspired by the majestic Canadian landscape, tell the story of changing seasons and natural beauty. http://www.maktabigroup.com/categories/aerial-collection.php
Collectibles & Antiques The Maktabi family has acquired a wide variety of antique rugs over the past century. The Lebanese market remains eager for the rarest, finest and most distinctive pieces as Beirut has become a reference to genuine antiques. Regarded in the West as a collector s item or as an auction s purchase, the antique carpet holds a wide share in traditional homes of Lebanese families of all ages. Antique collectors and interior architects can access a regular online update of the available items for purchase, in and out of Lebanon. Special requests will be taken into consideration during our rug hunting from private collectors to large auction houses all around the world. http://www.maktabigroup.com/categories/collectibles-antiques.php
Luxury Persia Originating from Esphahan, Maktabi family owes its reputation mainly to the fine selection in quality, design, color combination and, last but not least, the finishing of each rug. Masterpieces, such as Qum silk, Esphahan, silk flowered Nain, pictorial Tabriz, among a wide variety of recent hand-knotted Persian rugs, add up to be one of the pillars of our success, since the day we opened our first shop in the free zone of the old Beirut Port. This collection also includes a range of oversized carpets. http://www.maktabigroup.com/categories/luxury-persia.php
Decorative Rugs Our decorative collection consists of a vast array of carpet designs mixed with a modern flare of colors and style. Here too, designers, most specifically Persian and Turkish, have put their effort and artistic touch, combining different materials and different weaving techniques, to create unique decorative beauties. Some of these designers have settled in Switzerland and Germany, but the carpet production takes place in villages and tribes in Iran and Turkey. Some other designers prefer to manufacture in Afghanistan, Pakistan or India, to create better budget rugs without compromising quality standards. http://www.maktabigroup.com/categories/decorative-rugs.php
SERVICES Custom Orders & Rug Hunting Finding the right rug or carpet for our clients, whether as part of a collection or house décor, is our specialty. Our team will work with international and local associates to go rug hunting for any request, particularly in the antique or oversize carpets categories. Custom orders are available for both the contemporary Aerial and the Renaissance collections. In-House Trials & Consultations It is our pleasure to provide free house trials for our clients to ensure complete satisfaction. We can deliver any desired carpet selections for an in-house viewing to allow you to choose the right carpets at no extra charge. Our experts are also available to assist and advise you in purchasing the right carpet or tapestry that is best-suited for your home. Carpet Repair & Cleaning We offer an exceptional carpet cleaning service guaranteed to revitalize and rejuvenate almost any carpet. Our team of professionals will restore your carpets back to their original look applying the same old secret techniques that were used for centuries with handmade rugs. Maktabi s carpet repair service can fix any damage or blemishes on any part of your carpet. We know how important antique rugs and family heirlooms are in both value and sentiment, and we want you to rest assured that our experts are working with professional procedures and added care to provide the best quality repair service. Photographing & Archiving Maktabi offers a photographing and archiving service which allows clients to document their most precious rugs professionally. Using the latest photographic equipment, our team will set the proper lighting to capture the true essence of your rugs. Packing & Shipping Moving rugs and carpets is a delicate process. Folding a rug incorrectly could be detrimental and leave permanent marks. Maktabi can pack your rugs for shipping or for storage professionally. Shipping assistance is also offered, where clients can benefit from our corporate fairs with major cargo or express companies. Vat Refund As a trusted partner of the Global Blue Lebanon, Maktabi offers tourists and Lebanese expatriates the opportunity to shop for less with Tax Free. Ask the staff for a Tax Refund Cheque to get your tax back. Photo by: Albert Saikaly