Orley Shabahang
American
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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Creator: Orley Shabahang
Orley Shabahang Art Deco Wool Persian Rug, Blue and Cream, 8' x 10'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This modern carpet, with an architectural design in blue on a cream background, utilizes handspun wool and vegetable dyes. This pure wool area rug, created by the artisans of Orley S...
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2010s Persian Art Deco Orley Shabahang
Materials
Wool
Orley Shabahang "Poppies" Art Deco Persian Rug, Wool, 9' x 12'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by fields of flowers, Orley Shabahang's "Poppies" captures that idyllic scene in its simple lines and bulbs. Elegant in its simplicity, the flowing curves of the design brin...
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2010s Turkish Art Deco Orley Shabahang
Materials
Wool, Silk
Modern Wool and Silk Persian Rug, Cream, Gray, Orley Shabahang, 10' x 14'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Bask in the beauty of this 10' x 14' gray and cream modern Persian rug woven with wool and silk by Orley Shabahang. Ultra-detailed with a soft light-gray silk design and a subdued cr...
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2010s Persian Modern Orley Shabahang
Materials
Wool, Silk
Orley Shabahang "Bucolic" Gray and Green Contemporary Wool Persian Rug 9' x 12'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Titled Bucolic, this hand-knotted contemporary carpet bridges the gap between traditional Persian carpet weaving and modern interior design. Measuring 9’2” x 12’1”, Bucolic utilizes ...
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2010s Persian Modern Orley Shabahang
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Wool
Traditional Mohtasham Persian Area Rug, Pure Wool, Red, Gold, and Cream, 5' x 7'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Rich tones of red, gold, and cream evoke elegance in this pure wool Persian area rug utilizing Orley Shabahang's exquisite Mohtasham weave in a versatile 5' x 7' size. Measuring exac...
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Early 2000s Persian Kashan Orley Shabahang
Materials
Wool
Red and Gold Orley Shabahang Modern Persian Carpet, Wool, 5' x 7'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with an array of red and gold shades that bring it to life, "Heart of the Flame" by Orley Shabahang measures approximately 5' x 7'. An exquisite Persian carpet with a modern ...
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2010s Persian Art Nouveau Orley Shabahang
Materials
Wool
Orley Shabahang Art Nouveau Wool Persian Rug, 5' x 7'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Consisting of bulbous motifs interconnected with intertwining curvilinear lines, this carpet, titled Fraga, is hand-knotted, measures 4’9” x 7’2”, and belongs to the Orley Shabahang ...
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Early 2000s Persian Art Nouveau Orley Shabahang
Materials
Wool
Modern Persian Rug in Blue and Red Wool, 9' x 12'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary Persian carpet, titled Magma, measures 8’10” x 12’6” and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Galaxy collection. It consists of a hand-knotted Persian-inspired weave and ...
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2010s Indian Modern Orley Shabahang
Materials
Wool
Gray on Grey Modern Wool Persian Carpet, 9' x 12'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
In soft and contrasting shades of gray hand-spun wool, this contemporary Persian carpet titled "Badu" measures 8’11” x 12’5” and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Dream Collection. Insp...
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2010s Persian Modern Orley Shabahang
Materials
Wool
Tribal Wool, Persian Bakhtiari Carpet, Cream, Blue, Orange, Red, 10’ x 13’
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
In warm and inviting hues of cream, soft blue, orange, red, gold, and indigo, this hand-knotted carpet features a classic Persian Bakhtiari design and belongs to the Orley Shabahang ...
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2010s Persian Tribal Orley Shabahang
Materials
Wool
Qashqai Tribal Persian Rug in Indigo, Gold, Red, and Cream Wool, 4' x 6'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This Orley Shabahang Qashqai carpet from the Tribal Collection measures 4’2” x 6’2” and showcases an exquisite Qashqai design in indigo, gold, red, and cream wool. Hand-knotted in pure wool, Orley Shabahang’s signature Shekarloo weave produces a soft, luxurious pile and is incredibly durable. The interior field depicts a flourishing flower garden design inspired by antique Qashqai carpets...
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Early 2000s Persian Tribal Orley Shabahang
Materials
Wool
Orley Shabahang "Rain" Contemporary Wool Persian Rug, Taupe, and Cream, 9' x 12'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Collaborative with virtually any style interior, Orley Shabahang’s Rain No.2 measures 8’11” x 11’7” and is hand-knotted in pure wool. With cascadi...
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2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Orley Shabahang
Materials
Wool
Red, Hand-knotted Transitional and Tribal Scenic Persian Wool Rug, 4' x 6'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This Orley Shabahang Transitional Persian rug measures 4’ x 6’ and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Tribal Collection. Inspired by traditional Persian Luri and Qashqai rugs, the red, i...
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Early 2000s Persian Tribal Orley Shabahang
Materials
Wool
Orley Shabahng, Hand-Knotted, Art Deco Wool Persian Carpet, Blue, Brown, 5'x 12'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This Orley Shabahang “Windows” contemporary Persian rug measures 5’ x 12’2” and features an allover geometric pattern hand-knotted in soft blue and rich brown wool. From the Orley Sh...
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2010s Persian Art Deco Orley Shabahang
Materials
Wool
Art Deco Brown, Cream, and Red Wool Persian Rug, 6' x 9'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Featuring harmonious shades of neutral brown, cream, and taupe wool, Poppies from the Orley Shabahang Art Deco collection consists of a hand-knotted pure wool pile, cotton warp, and ...
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Early 2000s Persian Art Deco Orley Shabahang
Materials
Wool
Transitional Ivory Mohtashan Kashan Wool Persian Carpet, Hand-Knotted, 9' x 12'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
With bold indigo details outlining blooming floral designs, this ivory Kashan Mohtashan carpet measures 9’ x 12’6” and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Transitional collection. Inspired by the lavish Shah Abbas Persian garden, its design depicts a flourishing flower garden, with an elaborate water fixture...
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Early 2000s Persian Kashan Orley Shabahang
Materials
Wool
Minimalist Persian Carpet, Gray and Cream Wool, Orley Shabahang ‘Rain’ 8' x 10'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This 8' x 10'4" Orley Shabahang signature Rain carpet showcases a refined modern design, expertly hand-knotted using traditional Persian weaving techniques. Part of the Orley Shabaha...
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2010s Persian Minimalist Orley Shabahang
Materials
Wool
Art Nouveau Persian Carpet, Hand-Knotted, Gray, Pink, and Cream Wool, 8' x 10'
By Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Synergy, an exceptional hand-knotted carpet from the renowned Orley Shabahang Galaxy series. Crafted from 100% organic, handspun wool and dyed using natural vegetable pig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Orley Shabahang
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Modern Persian Carpet in Blue and Cream Wool, 8' x 10'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This 8’ x 10’2" Orley Shabahang signature “Rain” carpet showcases a modern design in a hand knotted Persian weave. This carpet, from the Orley Shabahang Rain collection, features a s...
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2010s Persian Modern Orley Shabahang
Materials
Wool
Minimalist and Neutral Cream and Gray Wool "Rain" Carpet 6' x 9'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Woven in our exclusive, hand-knotted, Cheshmeh weave, this neutral and minimalist cream and gray wool carpet measures 6' x 9' and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Rain Collection. Functional for everyday use, thanks to the traditional Persian weaving techniques used to craft its hand-knotted pile, Orley Shabahang continues to craft its contemporary and modern rugs with these techniques because this process continues to create the world’s finest carpets.
The pattern of mingled, repeating small-scale motifs featured creates a pleasing overall design. Drawing inspiration from falling rain, this carpet depicts the familiar shapes as it falls from the sky. Up close, the detailing in this piece reads as intricate and repetitive. When placed on the floor, the design relaxes, and the rug reads more...
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2010s Persian Minimalist Orley Shabahang
Materials
Wool
Minimalist Blue and Cream "Rain" Wool Persian Carpet, 6' x 9'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist in nature, this blue and cream wool Persian carpet, "Rain," in 6' x 9' possesses a soothing feel. The Rain Collection from Orley Shabahang draws its inspiration from the d...
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2010s Turkish Minimalist Orley Shabahang
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Art Deco Persian Rug in Cream and Brown Wool, 7' x 8'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Mimicking the impressive scale of skyscraper windows and the texture they create within the New York City skyline, this carpet entitled Windows belongs to the Orley Shabahang Archite...
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2010s Persian Art Deco Orley Shabahang
Materials
Wool
Minimalist Persian Rug, Brown and Cream Wool, 8' x 10'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This 8' x 10'2" Orley Shabahang signature Rain carpet features a minimalist design, expertly hand-knotted using traditional Persian weaving techniques. A standout from the Rain Colle...
Category
2010s Persian Minimalist Orley Shabahang
Materials
Wool
Orley Shabahang furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Orley Shabahang furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wool and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Orley Shabahang furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Orley Shabahang were created in the modern style in asia during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Bahram Shabahang, Rooms Studio, and Mae Engelgeer. Prices for Orley Shabahang furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,300 and can go as high as $31,010, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,775.