Orley Shabahang "Calling" Contemporary Persian Animal Rug, Wool & Silk

Some carpets rely on color and complex design to make a statement, but Field catches the eye differently. Relying on the variation in shades from handspinning the undyed wool used in...

This tan, camel, brown, and cream Persian flat-weave uses ancient Persian weaving techniques that are rarely seen in flat-weave Persian carpets. The overall effect of the warm and ne...

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...

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...

Awaken into your dreams with this gray and cream contemporary 8' x 10' Persian rug by Orley Shabahang, titled "Canberra," from their Dream Collection. A flowing interconnected patter...

This Orley Shabahang signature carpet from our Tribal collection features a Khotan design and consists of a hand-knotted handspun wool pile, handspun wool weft, cotton warp and organ...

A Framed & Glazed Small Persian Rug, Made from Finely Knotted Silk. These small rug could have been used by rug salesman to showcase designs and quality before production. The ...

Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weaving's in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved th...

Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England for many years. Antique Serapi rugs are a major draw particularly in big city America...

This master crafted Persian Kerman carpet exemplifies the profound understanding of the artistic principles of balance and harmony that make art-level antique...

Extremely fine woven Persian silk carpet have silk pile on silk foundation. Approximately 750-800 knots per square inch. Qum weavers are also known for producing prayer rugs with elegant tree of life designs, as well as compartment designs derived from classical Persian garden carpets. Given their largely classical design repertory, Qum rugs tend to be finely woven with knot counts in the two hundreds and three hundreds. Forty to forty years ago Qum also became a production center for Persian all-silk rugs of exceptional fineness. Today weavings of Qum continue to be among the most respected and highly prized fine Persian rugs. The production of Qum rugs began in the early decades of the 20th century. Qum vintage rugs are identified as such because of their historical association with the Islamic holy city of Qum, where they were originally woven. Qum itself an ancient and important city in central Persia, where it hosts a sizable permanent population in addition to a constant influx of pilgrims and other religious travelers. While vintage Qum rugs do not boast the ancient pedigree of Tabriz or Sultanabad rugs and carpets, these special and storied carpets represent a distinct style with a great deal of merit. The Qum rugs themselves are made of a thin pile in silk and wool, as most Qum rugs are traditionally used as wall hangings. The fine materials with which Qum rugs are woven allow for weavers to draw exquisite, precise detail work throughout. Unlike traditional designs, fine Qum rugs generally feature small allover designs, and are considered an example of a city style. Persian Qum rugs are also often characterized by exceptional curve-linear lines. The color pallet most associated with Iranian Qum...

Extremely fine woven Persian silk carpet have silk pile on silk foundation. Approximately 750-800 knots per square inch. Qum weavers are also known for producing prayer rugs with elegant tree of life designs, as well as compartment designs derived from classical Persian garden carpets...