About Iwan Maktabi
Iwan Maktabi is a renowned Beirut-based house specialising in fine handmade carpets and rugs, with a heritage reaching back to the early twentieth century. Rooted in the family’s deep expertise in antique and collectible weavings, the company has grown into a regional authority on the art of the carpet, spanning classic Persian and Oriental pieces to rare collector’s rugs.
In recent years, Iwan Maktabi has bridged tradition and contemporary design by collaborating with leading designers to produce modern, collectible rug collections woven by skilled artisans. This blend of scholarship, craftsmanship and creative partnership has made it a landmark destination for textile art in Beirut and beyond.
Why Iwan Maktabi Matters
Iwan Maktabi has kept the art of the handwoven carpet alive and relevant for over a century, marrying connoisseurship with contemporary design. By commissioning new collectible rugs and preserving rare antique pieces, it sustains an ancient textile tradition from its home in Beirut.