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The Thread of Creation: The Art of Handknotted Wool Rugs
A handknotted rug by Orley Shabahang awaits its next knots In the crafting of our fine handknotted wool rugs, throughout the process a variety of artisans demonstrate their mastery. With...
The Thread of Creation: Coloring Wool with Nature’s Palette
Freshly dyed wool shows a spectrum of vibrant hues A forgotten art, it can be easy to ignore the dyes that capture the dazzling tones of nature's palette when coloring...
The Thread of Creation: Handspinning Wool for Durability and Beauty
Traditional Persian drop spinning 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...
The Thread of Creation: The Wool That Starts It All
Hills of Ghashghai Region 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....
Find it at the Met – Ilkhanid Dynasty Textiles
Persian textiles from the Ilkhanid dynasty are visual representations of a historical convergence between East and West Asia during the 13th and 14th centuries. This time of peace along the...
Persian Recipes For A Cookout
Nothing pairs quite like summer and the grill. Treat yourself, your family, and your friends to another unbeatable pairing - delicious chicken kabobs with a refreshing side salad. Follow these...
A Brief History – The Farahan Carpet
At the close of the 18th century, the predominant Persian carpet distribution cities of Tabriz, Kashan, Kerman, and Mashhad found themselves accompanied by a new weaving hub, the Farahan region....
