Posts Tagged ‘Production’
The 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,…
Read MoreThe Thread of Creation: Handspinning Wool for Durability and Beauty
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…
Read MoreThe Thread of Creation: The Wool That Starts It All
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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