Posts Tagged ‘Handknotted Carpets’
Bespoke Rugs and Their Unique Beauty
When you imagine the perfect bespoke rugs, what do you see? Perhaps it’s vibrant centerpieces that reflect your bold style, or subdued and earthy tones that harmonizes with your tranquil space. A custom rug becomes more than a decorative element—it transforms into a work of art that fits your life, your story, and your vision.…
Read MoreThe Thread of Creation: The Art of Handknotted Wool Rugs
In the crafting of our fine handknotted wool rugs, throughout the process a variety of artisans demonstrate their mastery. With the wool harvested, spun, and dyed, only the final step remains: the delicate tying of the knots. This carefully honed artistic process, perfected over thousands of years, allows the boon of the whole team’s expertise…
Read MoreThe Thread of Creation: Coloring Wool with Nature’s Palette
A forgotten art, it can be easy to ignore the dyes that capture the dazzling tones of nature’s palette when coloring the wool for each thread of a fine carpet. For centuries, dyemasters have passed down meticulously perfected recipes through generations. These writings provide instructions to transform everyday plants into dazzling hues. At Orley Shabahang,…
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