Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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
Hand-knotted, Wool Transitional Persian Qashqai Tribal Rug, 4' x 6'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This Orley Shabahang Transitional Qashqai Persian rug measures 4’ x 6’3” and showcases a tranquil abstract flower garden in neutral tones. Hand-knotted in pure wool using Orley Shaba...
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2010s Persian Tribal Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Orley Shabahang Wool Contemporary Persian Rug, 4' x 6'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Multicolored shapes drift slowly down upon the luscious red background of this abstract, hand-knotted wool carpet. Those elements, perched next to the golden sun and horizon, evoke a...
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Early 2000s Persian Modern Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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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 Persian Rugs
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Wool
Orley Shabahang Wool Contemporary Persian Rug, 3' x 5'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 2’7” x 5’4”, this modern carpet from the Orley Shabahang Architectural collection, titled Strata, is hand-knotted in steel gray, dark brown, and cream wool. Its background of cream wool acts as the perfect setting for Strata’s rocky detailing. Owner, and lead designer, Bahram Shabahang drew inspiration from the movement of waves crashing over the rocky shores of Lake Michigan. Utilizing the circular design of large boulders on the lakebed, Bahram imagined its design by incorporating the movement of the lake’s waves...
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2010s Persian Modern Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Orley Shabahang Arts & Crafts Wool Persian Rug, 6' x 9'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Depicting a lively garden theme, this hand-knotted carpet, titled Magnolia, measures 5'11" x 9' and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Arts & Crafts collection. Magnolia's design has its...
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2010s Persian Arts and Crafts Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Hand-knotted Orley Shabahang "Setareh" Contemporary Wool Persian Rug, 6' x 9'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Pulling inspiration from the decorative and awe-inspiring detail within the ceilings of bazaars in Iran, Setareh is a hand-knotted wool carpet from the Orley Shabahang Mosaic Collect...
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2010s Persian Modern Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Orley Shabahang "Rain" Contemporary Persian Rug, Blue and Cream, 8' x 10'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley 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 Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Orley Shabahang Art Deco 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 Persian Rugs
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Wool
Orley Shabahang Art Nouveau Wool Persian Rug, 6' x 9'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Evoking underwater views, this contemporary Art Nouveau carpet entitled Convergence measures 6’1” x 9’1” and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Art Nouveau Collection. Crafted using Orle...
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2010s Persian Art Nouveau Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Orley Shabahang "Rain" Contemporary Persian Rug, Brown and Cream, 6' x 9'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This 6’ x 9’1" 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 si...
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2010s Persian Minimalist Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Orley Shabahang Wool Contemporary Persian Rug, 7' x 8'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley 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 Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Orley Shabahang "Leopardess" Tribal Revival Persian Rug, 6' x 9'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Titled “Leopardess,” this cream and grey detailed carpet showcases a spotted leopard perched in a tree, surveying her surroundings for her prey. The carpet’s pile is hand-knotted uti...
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2010s Persian Modern Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Orley Shabahang Contemporary Wool and Silk Persian Rug, Cream, Gray, 10' x 14'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Ultra-detailed with a soft light-gray silk design and a subdued cream background, this contemporary wool and silk Excelsior carpet is hand-knotted and belongs to the Orley Shabahang ...
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2010s Persian Modern Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool, Silk
Orley Shabahang Wool Contemporary Persian Rug, Blue and Cream, 10' x 14'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This 10’ x 13’11' 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...
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2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Orley Shabahang "Rain" Contemporary Persian Rug, Brown & Cream, 8' x 10'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley 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 Minimalist Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Orley Shabahang Contemporary Wool Persian Rug, Blue and Cream, 10' x 14'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Using traditional Persian weaving techniques, this carpet, titled Excelsior, measures 10’ x 14’3” and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Architectural collection. With a simple yet elega...
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2010s Persian Modern Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Transitional Wool Persian Rug, Gold, Blue and Red, 3' x 4'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 2’8” x 3’10”, this Persian carpet in gold, blue, and red wool is hand knotted in the Orley Shabahang Cheshmeh weave. This weave originates from Persia and builds a luxuriou...
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2010s Persian Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Orley Shabahang "Excelsior" Contemporary Persian Rug, Blue and Cream, 9' x 12'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
With a simple yet elegant geometric design, Excelsior possesses the power to transform any space. Using the Empire State design as its foundation, Excelsior offers a simplified expre...
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2010s Persian Art Deco Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Hand-knotted Wool Contemporary Persian Rug, Blue, 9’ x 12’
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This 8’10" x 12’3" Orley Shabahang signature “Rain” carpet showcases a modern design in a hand knotted Persian weave. This carpet, from the Orley Shabahang Rain...
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2010s Persian Minimalist Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Orley Shabahang "Rain" Contemporary Wool Persian Rug, Neutral Cream, 9' x 12'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This 9’1" x 12’ Orley Shabahang signature “Rain” carpet showcases a modern design in a hand knotted Persian weave. This carpet, from the Orley Shabahang Rain...
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2010s Persian Minimalist Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Orley Shabahang "Rain" Contemporary Persian Rug, Indigo, 5' x 7'
By Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This 5’ x 7’ Orley Shabahang signature “Rain” carpet showcases a modern design in a hand knotted Persian weave. This carpet, from the Orley Shabahang Rain...
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2010s Persian Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Orley Shabahang "Rupture" Contemporary Persian Rug, 5' x 7'
By Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
From the Orley Shabahang “Galaxy Series,” Rupture is an intricate pattern of motifs that create a subtle overall effect. Its design is inspired by the visual relationship between the...
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Early 2000s Persian Other Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Orley Shabahang “Hunting Scene” Contemporary Persian Animal Rug, 8’ x 10’
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Measuring: 8’1” x 10’5”, approximately 8’ x 10’, this carpet’s warm cream background is detailed with deep black silk highlights. Hand knotted and with all-natural wool and silk, thi...
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2010s Persian Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Silk, Wool
Orley Shabahang Contemporary Wool Persian Rug, Gray and Cream, 8' x 10'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This 8’ x 10’4" 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 Minimalist Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Orley Shabahang "Labyrinth" Contemporary Persian Rug, White on White Silk, 5'x7'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This white on white carpet, sized 5' x 7', utilizes wool in the background and real silk from silkworms in the design. The tone on tone design inspired by Art Deco traditions creates...
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2010s Persian Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Silk, Wool
Orley Shabahang "Rain" Contemporary Persian Rug, Blue and Cream, 5' x 7'
By Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This 5’ x 7’ Orley Shabahang signature “Rain” carpet showcases a modern design in a hand knotted Persian weave. This carpet, from the Orley Shabahang Rain...
Category
2010s Persian Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Orley Shabahang "Rain" Contemporary Persian Rug, Brown & Cream, 6' x 9'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This 6’ x 9’ 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 simp...
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2010s Indian Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Orley Shabahang "Harmony" Contemporary Wool Persian Rug, Neutral, 9' x 12'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This brown, khaki, cream, and camel-colored wool rug is a contemporary piece from Orley Shabahang’s Music Collection. This piece is entirely hand knotted using traditional Persian we...
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2010s Persian Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Orley Shabahang Contemporary Wool Persian Rug, Blue and Green, 5' x 7'
By Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This Orley Shabahang signature “Rain No. 1” carpet in pure handspun wool and organic dyes showcases a modern design in a hand knotted Persian weave. This carpet features a simple pat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Orley Shabahang Contemporary Wool Persian Rug, Blue and Brown, 9' x 12'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 8'11" x 12'4", this modern blue and brown carpet belongs to Orley Shabahang's Architectural Collection. To craft this deco-inspired wool carpet, the artisan utilized a trad...
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2010s Persian Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Orley Shabahang "Rain" Contemporary Persian Rug, Blue on Blue, 5' x 7'
By Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This 5'1"x7'3" 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 si...
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2010s Indian Modern Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Orley Shabahang Contemporary 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 Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Orley Shabahang "Rain" Contemporary Persian Rug, Gray and Cream, 5' x 7'
By Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This 5’ x 7’ Orley Shabahang signature “Rain” carpet showcases a modern design in a hand knotted Persian weave. This carpet, from the Orley Shabahang Rain...
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2010s Persian Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Orley Shabahang "Windows" Wool Persian Carpet, Gray and Cream, 3' x 4'
By Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
From Orley Shabahang's Architectural collection, this unique flat-weave version of "Windows" employs a durable triple weave construction. This geometric carpet is an easy addition to...
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2010s Persian Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Orley Shabahang "Synergy" Contemporary Persian Rug, 8' x 10'
By Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This Orley Shabahang signature “Synergy” carpet in pure handspun wool and organic dyes showcases a contemporary design in a hand-knotted Persian weave. From the Orley Shabahang Galax...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Blue and Brown Contemporary Wool Persian Rug - 3' x 5' - Handcrafted Luxury
By Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This Orley Shabahang signature “Windows” carpet in pure handspun wool and organic dyes showcases an Architectural Modern design in a hand knotted Persian weave. In a blue and brown c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Orley Shabahang Wool and Silk Contemporary Persian Rug, 5' x 7'
By Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
From Orley Shabahang's Art Deco collection, "String of Pearls" is hand knotted with wool and silk and measures approximately 5' x 7'. This Rug contain...
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Early 2000s Persian Art Deco Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Orley Shabahang "Droplets" Contemporary Wool Persian Runner Rug, 3' x 12'
By Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Aligned in a repetitive pattern, Droplet showcases a latticed fish scale pattern. Like all Orley Shabahang carpets, this piece utilizes a hand-knotted weave and organic vegetable dye...
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2010s Orley Shabahang Persian Rugs
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Wool
Orley Shabahang persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Orley Shabahang persian rugs 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 persian rugs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original persian rugs 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 persian rugs by Bahram Shabahang, and Rug & Kilim. Prices for Orley Shabahang persian rugs 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 $10,848.