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Antique Spotlight – Floral Sarouk Carpet

The words “Persian carpet” in casual conversation often evoke nostalgic memories of classic floral motifs in vibrant shades of red and blue. Perhaps you hear the words and think of...
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Staff Pick – Antique Tehran Tree of Life Hunting Scene Carpet

Within the carpet’s pile, the art of storytelling has been passed down from generation to generation through one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Detailed by wild and masculine motifs, this week's Staff Pick showcases an incredible...
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Shabe Yalda – A Persian Winter Solstice Celebration

The longest night of the year is upon us, and with it comes celebration! Shabe Yalda is an ancient Persian tradition that commemorates the occasion with food, poetry, music, family,...
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Inspiration Everywhere – Labyrinth

With hundreds of custom carpet designs to choose from this week, we want to highlight a versatile yet one-of-a-kind 8’ x 10’ carpet from our Architectural Collection, Labyrinth. Continue reading to...
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Antique Spotlight – Antique Sofreh Flat Weave Kilim Saddle Blanket

One excellent advantage of shopping with Orley Shabahag is having the chance to peruse our immense collection, which includes contemporary, transitional, and antique Persian carpets that are one-of-a-kind. In this...
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How to Identify Hand-made Carpets

We frequently hear questions along the lines of: “How can I be sure of the quality of a hand-made carpet? Is this carpet even hand-made?” These are exactly the questions...
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Staff Pick – Karim Khan Zand Antique Carpet

Within human history, there are only a few times where emperors were honored for their peace and prosperity rather than their battles and tribulations. In this week's “Staff Pick,” immerse...
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Antique Spotlight – Indigo Malayer Carpet

Of numerous villages located in the Hamadan province, the city of Malayer is amongst the most notable. As can be found throughout the rest of the Hamadan region, Malayer is...
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A Brief History –Ghashghai Tribal Carpets

With ten active tribes total still weaving traditional hand-knotted Persian carpets, there is no surprise that their classification generally comes from the tribe or village that crafted them. Ghashghai rugs...