Collectors of Persian carpets and Indian rugs are familiar with the name Orley Shabahang. The carpet firm is renowned for its contemporary, Art Deco and heritage-inspired designs that feature traditional hand-woven techniques from ancient Persia.
Orley Shabahang’s history can be traced back to 1972 in the bazaars of Isfahan, Iran, where Geoffrey Orley, an American who was searching for “the world’s greatest carpets,” met Bahram Shabahang, a carpet dealer. The pair discovered they shared a passion for Persian rug art and became friends and business partners, forming the rug and carpet company in 1973.
At first, Orley Shabahang focused primarily on importing and restoring antique Persian carpets. However, the business partners soon identified a niche market for modern rug designs. By 2001, Orley Shabahang had shifted its focus to creating “Persian revival” carpets, spearheaded by Bahram Shabahang’s unique rug designs.
Orley Shabahang works directly with talented and skilled Iranian weavers who produce Bahram’s rug designs by hand. The process from start to finish uses only traditional methods. All-natural wool from Persian fat-tailed sheep is handspun and organically dyed using vegetable dyes, which are prized for their vibrant, rich colors and fade-resistant tones. The wool is washed in pure, running river water and dried in the sun for up to six weeks. Weavers then make the carpets using knotting techniques passed down through generations. Although the process is time-consuming, Orley Shabahang says it’s necessary to produce such luxurious rugs: “[Our] aim is to make not only the most beautiful carpets but to create them with exemplary quality.”
Orley Shabahang’s rugs have been featured in major publications, including Architectural Digest, Vogue and Town & Country. Its pieces have been shown at galleries and design fairs worldwide, including the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York City in 2018.
On 1stDibs, find a range of Orley Shabahang rugs and carpets, Asian art and furniture and folk art.
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$16,300Sale Price|20% Off
W 120 in L 165 in
Bold Blue Art Deco Hand-Knotted Rug, Orley Shabahang, 10' x 14'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Let this 10' x 14' bold and blue Art Deco Rug from Orley Shabahang, titled "Labyrinth" capture your attention. Clean and structured, this heirloom-quality piece offers a bold look. W...
Wool
$480Sale Price|20% Off
W 24 in L 36 in
Modern Cream and Gray Hand-Knotted Rug, Architectural Design, 2' x 3'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
The cream and gray "Rain" rug by Orley Shabahang, sized at 2' x 3', showcases a modern architectural design that captures the essence of detailed craftsmanship. The intricate gray pa...
Wool
Modern Hand-Knotted Rug in Blue and Red Wool, 9' x 12'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary carpet, titled Magma, measures 8’10” x 12’6” and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Galaxy collection. It consists of a hand-knotted pile and an organically dyed color ...
Wool
Organic Modern Cream and Gray Wool Area Rug, 2' x 3'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Simple and patterned, this modern cream and gray wool area rug in 2' x 3' was handknotted utilizing an entirely natural and organic process. Crafted by artisan weavers, using only th...
Wool
Hand-Knotted Regal Art Deco Wool Rug in Ivory, Blue, Green, and Gold, 2x3
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated 2' x 3' hand-knotted wool rug featuring an elegant Art Deco-inspired composition in ivory, deep blue, olive green, and soft gold tones. Framed by bold scrolling borde...
Wool
$31,675
W 120 in L 172 in
Contemporary Hand-Knotted San Francisco Map Rug in Black and Ivory Wool, 10x14
By Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable 10' x 14' hand-knotted wool rug from the Orley Shabahang Map Collection featuring an intricately detailed map of San Francisco rendered in a sophisticated black and ivor...
Wool
$28,500
W 95 in L 121 in
Hand-Knotted Wool and Silk Minimalist Abstract Lion Rug in Ivory and Black, 8x10
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
A striking 8' x 10' hand-knotted wool and silk rug featuring a monumental abstract lion design rendered in an architectural linear style. Woven against a softly tonal ivory and beige...
Wool, Silk
$5,000
W 36 in L 60 in
Hand-Knotted Ivory and Black Wool & Silk Lion Rug, Tribal Minimalist Design 3x5
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
A distinctive 3' x 5' hand-knotted wool and silk rug featuring a stylized lion rendered in an elegant graphic linework composition. Set against a softly textured ivory ground, the mi...
Wool, Silk
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