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Galaxy Series Rugs: The Beauty of Fractals in Motion
Featuring the spiral motifs central to our Galaxy Collection, Nocturne stuns and soothes at the same time in calming blue hues. From the vast reaches of space to the smallest...
Bespoke Rugs and Their Unique Beauty
Handknotted carpet on the loom mid weaving When you imagine the perfect bespoke rugs, what do you see? Perhaps it’s vibrant centerpieces that reflect your bold style, or subdued and...
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...
