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.
9' x 12' Bakhtiari Garden Rug, Hand-Knotted in Blue, Red, and Yellow Wool
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your space with the timeless allure of this 9' x 12' Bakhtiari Garden area rug hand-woven in blue, red, and yellow wool. Handknotted by artisans, this stunning masterpiece bo...
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Hand-Knotted Organic Modern Wool Rug, Neutral Tan & Cream Geometric Design 9x12
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated 9' x 12' hand-knotted wool rug featuring a soft geometric composition rendered in warm neutral tones. Layered linear forms radiate inward across the field, creating a...
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Hand-Knotted Tribal Revival Rug in Red and Blue Wool, 3' x 5'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This Karabagh-inspired contemporary area rug in vibrant red and blue tones is part of the Orley Shabahang Tribal Revival collection and measures approximately 3’ x 5’. Like all Orley...
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Modern Cream and Gray Hand-Knotted Rug, Architectural Design, 2' x 3'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
The cream and gray "Rain" rug by Orley Shabahang, sized at 2' x 3', showcases a modern architectural design that captures the essence of detailed craftsmanship. The intricate gray pa...
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Modern Rug, Brown & Cream Wool, Minimalist Architectural Design, 6' x 9'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Modern rug, 6' x 9', hand-knotted in wool with a brown and cream palette and a clean geometric design. This rug features a minimalist, architectural pattern inspired by rainfall, st...
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Art Nouveau 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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Bold Blue Art Deco Hand-Knotted Wool Rug by Orley Shabahang, 10' x 14'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Let this 10' x 14' bold and blue Art Deco Rug from Orley Shabahang, titled "Labyrinth" capture your attention. Clean and structured, this heirloom-qu...
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Hand Knotted Gray and Brown Wool Rug, 3' x 5', Minimalist Geometric Design
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This hand knotted gray and brown wool rug, sized 3' x 5', showcases an intricate array of geometric patterns that seamlessly blend modern design with traditional craftsmanship. The r...
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Contemporary Hand-Knotted Rug in Blue and Red Wool, 9' x 12'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary carpet, titled Magma, measures 8’10” x 12’6” and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Galaxy collection. It consists of a hand-knotted pile and an organically dyed color ...
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Modern Cream and Gray Handknotted Wool Area Rug, 2' x 3'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Simple and patterned, this modern cream and gray wool area rug in 2' x 3' was handknotted utilizing an entirely natural and organic process. Crafted by artisan weavers, using only th...
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Hand-Knotted Ivory and Black Wool & Silk Lion Rug, Tribal Minimalist Design 3x5
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
A distinctive 3' x 5' hand-knotted wool and silk rug featuring a stylized lion rendered in an elegant graphic linework composition. Set against a softly textured ivory ground, the mi...
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Hand-Knotted Minimalist Blue and Cream "Rain" Wool Carpet, 6' x 9'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist in nature, this blue and cream wool carpet, "Rain," in 6' x 9' possesses a soothing feel. The Rain Collection from Orley Shabahang draws its inspiration from the different...
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Hand-Knotted Wool and Silk Minimalist Abstract Lion Rug in Ivory and Black, 8x10
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
A striking 8' x 10' hand-knotted wool and silk rug featuring a monumental abstract lion design rendered in an architectural linear style. Woven against a softly tonal ivory and beige...
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Contemporary Wool Rug, Neutral Ivory with Blue Border, Minimalist, 5x7
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
A study in restraint, texture, and modern geometry. Measuring 5' × 7', this hand-knotted wool rug pairs a soft, neutral field with a striking architectural border, creating a refined...
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Contemporary Hand-Knotted San Francisco Map Rug in Black and Ivory Wool, 10x14
By Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable 10' x 14' hand-knotted wool rug from the Orley Shabahang Map Collection featuring an intricately detailed map of San Francisco rendered in a sophisticated black and ivor...
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Hand-Knotted Regal Art Deco Wool Rug in Ivory, Blue, Green, and Gold, 2x3
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated 2' x 3' hand-knotted wool rug featuring an elegant Art Deco-inspired composition in ivory, deep blue, olive green, and soft gold tones. Framed by bold scrolling borde...
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Hand-Knotted Geometric Wool Rug, Art Deco Inspired, Gray and Ivory, 4x6
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
A striking 4' x 6' hand-knotted wool rug featuring a tightly structured geometric composition in a timeless gray and ivory palette. Repeating linear motifs create a rhythmic architec...
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Blue and Ivory Hand-Knotted Abstract Wool Rug, Organic Modern River Design 3x5
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
A striking 3' x 5' hand-knotted wool rug featuring an abstract organic composition inspired by flowing waterways, layered earth forms, and natural movement. Curving bands of deep blu...
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Contemporary Geometric Wool Rug in Vegetable-Dyed Terracotta, 2' x 3'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Hand-woven with hand-spun, vegetable-dyed wool, this 2' x 3' contemporary carpet offers a refined take on traditional weaving techniques while maintaining a warm, modern aesthetic. I...
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Hand-Knotted Wool and Silk Rug, Contemporary Art Deco Butterfly Design, 8' x 10'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the iridescent geometry of a monarch butterfly’s wing, Monarch translates natural beauty into refined textile design. Every element—line, contrast, and shimmer—was compos...
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Folk Art Tree of Life Runner, Blue, Green, and Red Wool, 2'8" x 9'9"
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This 2'8" x 9'9" hand-knotted runner features a lively Tree of Life composition rendered in a rich palette of soft greens, indigo blues, warm golds, rust, and coral tones. The design...
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Hand-Knotted Mid-Century Modern Carpet in Red, Cream, Blue, and Pink Wool, 8x10
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This 8′ × 10′ hand-knotted wool rug from Orley Shabahang’s Architectural Collection offers an artful ode to mid-century design. Its undulating linear motif—composed of stacked rectan...
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Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, Geometric Stripe Design, Gold & Black, 8' x 10'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This 8′ × 10′ hand-knotted wool rug is woven using traditional techniques and distinguished by a finely composed geometric stripe design. The pattern is articulated through subtle sh...
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Hand-Knotted Green, Blue, and Gold Art Nouveau-Inspired Wool Rug, 2x3
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This hand-knotted 2' x 3' wool rug blends traditional weaving techniques with a fresh, contemporary design language. Woven with finely hand-spun wool, the carpet features a striking ...
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Hand-knotted Brown and Cream Checkered Architectural Wool Rug, 3' x 4'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This hand knotted brown and cream checkered architectural wool rug, sized 3' x 4', combines traditional craftsmanship with modern design to create a timeless piece. The intricate che...
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Art Deco Blue and Cream Organic Wool Runner, Hand-Knotted, 3' x 12' Hand-Knotted
By Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of Droplet, a hand-knotted Orley Shabahang runner crafted from organic wool and dyed with natural vegetable pigments. Inspired by the rh...
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Blue & Cream Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug with Detailed Textured Patterns, 2' x 3'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This blue and cream wool area rug with detailed textured patterns, sized 2' x 3', offers a cool, refreshing palette that adds a serene, calming touch to any space. The rug’s design s...
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Hand-Knotted Textured Wool Tribal Rug in Gray, Blue, Orange, and Brown, 2' x 2'
By Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This hand-knotted wool tribal rug in gray, blue, orange, and brown, sized 2' x 2', features a striking combination of high and low pile, creating a dynamic, textured surface. The vib...
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Hand-Knotted Red and Gray Art Deco Wool Geometric Rug, 2' x 3'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
The hand-knotted red and gray art deco "Windows" geometric rug by Orley Shabahang, sized at 2' x 3', is a standout piece from our architectural collection. This rug features a striki...
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Modern Blue and Cream Wool Rug with Detailed Textured Patterns, 2' x 3'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This modern blue and cream wool rug with detailed textured patterns, sized 2' x 3', brings a striking blend of subtle color and expert craftsmanship to any space. The rug’s alternati...
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Blue and Gray Modern Geometric Hand-Knotted Area Rug in Pure Wool, 8' x 10'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
In blue and gray, the 8' x 10' geometric "Excelsior" area rug in pure wool from the Orley Shabahang architectural collection creates a stunning grounding effect in this tone on tone ...
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Hand-Knotted Brown and Cream Modern Architectural Area Rug, Wool, 5 x 7
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the "Rain" design from Orley Shabahang's Rain Collection, this exquisite carpet epitomizes the fusion of organic artistry and contemporary aesthetic. Crafted using the fin...
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