Iwan Maktabi specializes in custom designs made in association with gifted artists and designers, as well as contemporary carpets and antique antiquities. The core values of Iwan Maktabi are sustainability and fair trade, and each handcrafted item reflects respect for the environment, craftspeople, and the craft itself.Established in 1995 by H. Abbas Maktabi, Iwan Maktabi carries on a tradition that started in 1926 when Isfahan-born expert Hajj Hussein Maktabi started his exploration of Islamic art and oriental carpets.The third generation is currently in charge of Iwan Maktabi, which honors the classic elegance of handcrafted carpets while embracing the creative possibilities of modern designs and materials.