Sustainability and fair trade lie at the heart of Iwan Maktabi’s ethos, with every handcrafted piece reflecting respect for artisans, the environment, and the craft itself.
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Iwan Maktabi x Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim: A Debut at Editions
Iwan Maktabi unveiled a limited-edition collection of hand-knotted carpets by Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim at Editions, Downtown Design. The collaboration transforms Ibrahim’s iconic abstract works into collectible carpets. Also showcased were pieces from regional talents such as Sultan Bin Fahad, Noor Al Suwaidi, as well as Lebanese renowned ceramists like Hala Matta, Minnie Tasso and Mary-lynn Massoud and Rasha Nawam.
Iwan Maktabi unveils its new flagship store in Dubai
We are thrilled to announce the opening of IWAN MAKTABI Flagship Store on Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai. Spanning three floors, the space combines heritage with innovation, offering a home for antique carpets, contemporary designer collections, and creative collaborations. Designed by Dubai-based NOMADK, the gallery-style showroom seamlessly blends natural light and modern architecture to highlight the artistry of handmade rugs.
The Taghrouda Collection
“We moved where the wind blew us, where we found sources of
life, where opportunity called, and like the sands, we spread,
became integrated within our societies and flourished.”