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A Brief History – Persian Mihrab

December 29, 2020
For generations, Persian tribes have borrowed elements from each other to create today's authentic Persian carpets. These elements can include motifs, patterns, pile length, and knotting style. Specifically, we wanted...
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Inspiration Everywhere – Anatomy of a Flower

December 22, 2020
From Orley Shabahang’s Art Nouveau Collection, we bring you Anatomy of a Flower, a contemporary and modern carpet designed by our owner and lead designer, Bahram Shabahang. Finding inspiration wherever...

Staff Pick – Antique Khoy Carpet

December 15, 2020
With stunning clarity, this Persian Khoy carpet is hand-knotted and belongs to Orley Shabahang's Antique Collection. With this carpet's perfect proportions and condition, it is hard to grasp from photos...
Weaver, located in Iran, weaving a modern, contemporary Persian carpets.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ORLEY SHABAHANG!

December 9, 2020
The Orley Shabahang family wishes you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season. As this strange year finally comes to an end, we are taking time to reflect and...
Measuring 4'2" x 6', this Persian Malayer carpet is hand-knotted in red, cream, and blue shades of wool. Circa 1900, this carpet is woven with functionality in mind and is in like-new condition. Created using traditional Persian weaving techniques. These methods provide a plush pile while still producing a durable foundation. Starting from the field's center, we find three diamond-shaped medallions on top of the carpet's rich red background. Inside these medallions are traditional Malayer boteh motifs in shades of red, cream, and blue detailing. The medallions pop off the carpet's rich red background, creating fabulous contrast for the medallions and the multi-level border. The border includes additional flower, vine, leaf, and boteh motifs that connect throughout the carpet. Altogether, this carpet is stunning with its vivid tones and classic design, this Malayer carpet would be perfect as a living room carpet, a bedroom carpet, or even as an entryway carpet.

Antique Spotlight – Malayer Carpet

December 1, 2020
This antique Malayer carpet is a classic. With its geometric medallions and traditional color palette, this antique is as fine as it is functional. Keep reading to learn more about...