The Thread of Creation: Handspinning Wool for Durability and Beauty

By orleydev | December 19, 2024
Yarn created with the traditional Persian drop hand spinning to produce the finest organic raw materials for Persian rugs

In this modern world, omnipresent machines attempt to replicate the skill of human hands. The work may be faster or cheaper, but there can be no substitute for the dexterity of fingers in many arenas, particularly those that prize fine craftsmanship over expediency or cost. To produce the skeins of yarns required for each handknotted…

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The Thread of Creation: The Wool That Starts It All

By orleydev | December 11, 2024
Lush green verdant rice paddies in rustic hills of the Ghashghai region of Persia in present day Iran for organic raw materials

Pull the thread and unravel the whole story behind the Orley Shabahang signature collection and the artisan craftsmanship that honors the rich heritage of Persian carpetmaking. That story doesn’t begin in the luxury high-rises or expansive homes where you may find a piece from our collection. Instead, look to the rustic hills of the Ghashghai…

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