About Orley Shabahang
The origins of Orley Shabahang grew from a friendship forged in the bazaars of Isfahan over forty years ago between co-founders Bahram Shabahang and Geoffrey Orley. An instant bond was formed through a shared passion for art, especially the art of Persian rugs and textiles. Over the next several years, this dedication to beauty, quality and craftmanship would translate itself into a business world-renowned for its commitment to excellence. In its beginnings, the Orley Shabahang collection focused primarily on antique carpets of exceptional quality and design. As tastes ...Read More

Established in 19731stDibs seller since 2012
Featured Pieces
Persian Hand-Knotted Serapi Rug in Soft Pink and Indigo Wool, 3' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
This hand-knotted Serapi rug, measuring 3' x 5', was woven in 2005 using traditional Persian techniques and high-quality organic wool. While the photographs read more rust-toned, the...
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Early 2000s Persian Serapi Persian Rugs
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Wool
Neutral Toned Oversized Persian Wool Rug, Architectural Geometric Design, 13x15
Located in New York, NY
This oversized hand-knotted Persian rug, measuring 13'3" x 14'9", showcases a refined geometric composition rendered in a harmonious palette of warm camel, sand, cream, and soft brow...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
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Wool
Monarch-Inspired Persian Rug in Terracotta, Sand, Indigo, and Blue Wool, 4x6
Located in New York, NY
This hand-knotted Persian carpet, measuring 4' x 6', is a richly detailed wool rug inspired by the delicate geometry and movement of the monarch butterfly. Woven entirely from organi...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
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Wool
Hand-Knotted Wool Architectural Geometric Rug in Gold and Black, 8′ × 10′
Located in New York, NY
This 8′ × 10′ hand-knotted wool rug is woven using traditional Persian techniques and distinguished by a finely composed geometric stripe design. The pattern is articulated through s...
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool
Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet with Lattice Pattern in Soft Gray and Steel Blue, 9x12
Located in New York, NY
This hand-knotted wool carpet, 9' x 12', features a refined allover lattice pattern framed by a layered geometric border, creating a composition that feels both structured and quietl...
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2010s Indian Minimalist Indian Rugs
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Wool
Organic Modern Abstract Wool Rug in Cream and Rust, Minimalist Design 4' x 6'
Located in New York, NY
This organic modern abstract wool rug, measuring 4' x 6', features a restrained composition of warm cream and rust forms set against a softly variegated neutral ground. The fluid, as...
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2010s Persian Organic Modern Persian Rugs
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Wool
Abstract Blue and Gray Hand-Knotted Wool Rug with Organic Flow Pattern, 4' x 6'
Located in New York, NY
This abstract blue and gray hand-knotted wool rug, measuring 4' x 6', features a dynamic composition of fluid lines, circular motifs, and layered tonal movement that feels both organ...
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool
Transitional Persian Wool Rug with Floral Border and Central Medallion, 4' x 6'
Located in New York, NY
This hand-knotted Persian wool rug, 4' x 6', features a richly layered composition centered around a warm terracotta-red medallion framed by an intricate floral border. Woven in Persia using traditional techniques, the rug showcases scrolling vines, palmettes, and stylized floral motifs rendered in soft shades of sage green, blush, cream, and muted gold. The balanced contrast between the bold central field and the delicately articulated border gives the piece both presence and refinement.
Crafted entirely from wool, the rug offers a supple hand, natural durability, and subtle tonal variation that enhances the depth of the design. Its harmonious palette and classical layout allow it to integrate seamlessly into traditional, transitional, or collected interiors, while its scale makes it ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, studies, or layered spaces.
A timeless example of Persian craftsmanship, this rug appeals to collectors and design-focused buyers seeking an authentic, hand-knotted piece that combines decorative richness with enduring quality.
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Early 2000s Persian Arts and Crafts Persian Rugs
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Wool
Art Nouveau–Inspired Hand-Knotted Persian Wool Rug with Botanical Motifs, 4x6
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This Art Nouveau–inspired hand-knotted Persian wool rug, measuring 4' x 6', showcases a flowing botanical composition rendered in rich, earthy tones. Set against a warm red ground, s...
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2010s Persian Art Nouveau Persian Rugs
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Wool
Contemporary Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, Volcanic Abstract Design, Red, Blue, 9x12
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Bold, atmospheric, and richly expressive, “Magma” is a 9' x 12' hand-knotted wool rug inspired by the intense movement and energy of volcanic landscapes. Saturated reds flow across t...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
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Wool
Handwoven Neutral Flatweave Wool Rug, Organic Modern Design, 3' x 4'
Located in New York, NY
This handwoven 3' x 4' flatweave wool rug features a refined composition of layered neutral tones in warm sand, taupe, and soft stone. Subtle stepped geometric forms emerge across th...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool
Modern Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug “Washington” National Mall Map Design, 9x12
By Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
A striking fusion of art, architecture, and cartography, this modern hand-knotted wool area rug “Washington” National Mall Map design, measuring 9' x 12', reimagines the historic McMillan Plan of 1901 in luxurious textile form. From the Orley Shabahang Map Collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Persian Rugs
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Wool
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