Orley Shabahang "Kuba" Contemporary Persian Rug, Neutral & Brown, 9x12
View Similar Items
Orley Shabahang "Kuba" Contemporary Persian Rug, Neutral & Brown, 9x12
About the Item
- Creator:Orley Shabahang (Maker, Weaver),Bahram Shabahang (Artist)
- Dimensions:Width: 106 in (269.24 cm)Length: 148 in (375.92 cm)
- Style:Minimalist (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:2014
- Production Type:New & Custom(One of a Kind)
- Estimated Production Time:Available Now
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: F461-4878 - A14G2623 1stDibs: LU944218476812
Bahram Shabahang
The art of Persian rug design has long been in Bahram Shabahang’s blood. Born in Iran but now based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Shabahang can trace his family history back to 16th-century Iran when an ancestor once oversaw carpet weavers in the workshop of King Tahmass Safavieh. Today, Shabahang’s Persian rugs and carpets are distinctly more modern in style, albeit produced by using ancient hand-woven techniques.
The story of Shabahang’s journey to becoming a prolific Persian rug designer begins back in 1972 in the bazaars of Isfahan, Iran. There, he met Geoffrey Orley, an American who was searching for “the world’s greatest carpets.” As Orley told Detroit Design magazine: “Somebody with a big Afro showed me a great carpet. He took me back to his home, and that was [Bahram] Shabahang.”
Having discovered that they shared an affinity for the distinctive artistry behind Persian rugs, Shabahang and Orley became lifelong friends and forged a business partnership, forming the rug and carpet company Orley Shabahang in 1973. At first, they focused mainly on importing and restoring antique Persian carpets, but by 2000, Shabahang wanted to create his own collection of modern and unique rug designs.
With the support of Orley, Shabahang designed several collections of new “Persian revival” carpets. Shabahang, who holds master's degrees in architecture and urban planning, relied on his drafting skills to create the Maps series of rugs, which featured maps of San Francisco, Rome, South America and Washington, D.C. Additional works include the Architecture collection and Persian, Indian and Caucasian rugs with minimalist, abstract and animal designs.
Shabahang’s rugs have been shown at galleries and exhibitions worldwide, including the 30th annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York in 2018. Publications such as Vogue, Town & Country and Architectural Digest have also featured his works.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Bahram Shabahang rugs and carpets and folk art.
Orley Shabahang
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.
- Orley Shabahang "Rain" Contemporary Wool Persian Rug, Neutral Cream, 9' x 12'By Orley Shabahang, Bahram ShabahangLocated in New York, NYThis 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...Category
2010s Persian Minimalist Persian Rugs
MaterialsWool
- Orley Shabahang Contemporary Wool Persian Rug, Blue and Brown, 9' x 12'By Orley Shabahang, Bahram ShabahangLocated in New York, NYMeasuring 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...Category
2010s Persian Persian Rugs
MaterialsWool
- Orley Shabahang "Rain" Contemporary Persian Rug, Brown & Cream, 8' x 10'By Orley Shabahang, Bahram ShabahangLocated in New York, NYThis 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...Category
2010s Persian Minimalist Persian Rugs
MaterialsWool
- Orley Shabahang "Rain" Contemporary Persian Rug, Brown and Cream Wool, 6' x 9'By Orley Shabahang, Bahram ShabahangLocated in New York, NYThis 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...Category
2010s Persian Minimalist Persian Rugs
MaterialsWool
- Orley Shabahang Wool Contemporary Persian Rug, 3' x 5'By Orley Shabahang, Bahram ShabahangLocated in New York, NYMeasuring 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...Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
MaterialsWool
- Orley Shabahang "Rain" Contemporary Persian Rug, Brown & Cream, 6' x 9'By Orley Shabahang, Bahram ShabahangLocated in New York, NYThis 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...Category
2010s Indian Persian Rugs
MaterialsWool
- Antique Persian Tabriz 9x12 Green, Brown, & Taupe Handmade Area RugBy Ashly Fine Rugs 1Located in Houston, TXAshly Fine rugs presents a 1930s Antique Persian Tabriz. Tabriz is a northern city in modern-day Iran and has forever been famous for the fineness and craftsmanship of its handmade r...Category
Vintage 1930s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
MaterialsWool
- 21st Century Persian Sultanabad 9x12 Ivory, Tan & Brown Handmade Area RugBy Ashly Fine Rugs 1Located in Houston, TXAshly Fine Rugs presents an antique recreation of an original Persian Sultanabad room-sized area rug. Part of our own previous production, this antique recreation was thought of and ...Category
2010s Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
MaterialsWool
- 21st Century Persian Sultanabad 9x12 Brown, Ivory and Blue Handmade Area RugBy Ashly Fine Rugs 1Located in Houston, TXAshly Fine Rugs presents an antique recreation of an original Persian Sultanabad room-sized area rug. Part of our own previous production, this antique recreation was thought of and ...Category
2010s Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
MaterialsWool
- 20th Century Distressed Persian Malayer 9x12 Living-Room Rug Brown and TanLocated in Houston, TX20th century hand-woven antique distressed Persian Malayer 9x12 wool living-room rug. Woven by weavers in Persia in the 1930s with hand-spun wool and sun-washed by our expert coloris...Category
20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
MaterialsWool
- Antique Persian Tabriz 9x12 Red, Green, & Ivory Handmade Area RugBy Ashly Fine Rugs 1Located in Houston, TXAshly Fine Rugs presents a 1940s Antique Persian Tabriz. Tabriz is a northern city in modern-day Iran and has forever been famous for the fineness and craftsmanship of its handmade rugs. This piece has a light bone-colored background with design, details, and border all consisting of pinkish red, green, different shades of blue, ivory, light olive, and more. Made with all vegetable-dyed, handspun wool and entirely handwoven. Despite its age, this Persian Tabriz is in very good condition with a healthy pile and no repairs or wear spots. Nonetheless, this piece would go great in a living room, dining room, bedroom, or wherever its antique elegance...Category
Vintage 1940s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
MaterialsWool
- Antique Persian Tabriz 9x12 Green, Red, & Ivory Handmade Area RugBy Ashly Fine Rugs 1Located in Houston, TXAshly fine rugs presents a 1940s Antique Persian Tabriz. Tabriz is a northern city in modern-day Iran and has forever been famous for the fineness and craftsmanship of its handmade r...Category
Vintage 1940s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
MaterialsWool