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.
Modern Handmade Gabbeh Plush Wool Rug In Yellow-Green By Apadana
By Apadana Fine Rugs
Located in Norwalk, CT
This handcrafted custom wool rug, designed in the Gabbeh style, features a solid green design. It is part of our Desert Collection and comes in multiple colors. We use hand-loomed te...
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Hand-Knotted Contemporary Rug in Straited Green & Gold
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim introduces its refined take on modern aesthetics with this smart, solid rug in 2x3 rug from our Texture of Color collection. The contemporary piece revels in a rejuvenati...
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim's Hand-Knotted Contemporary Rug in Straited Green & Gold
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim introduces its refined take on modern aesthetics with this smart, solid rug in 2x3 rug from our Texture of Color collection. The contemporary piece revels in a rejuvenati...
Wool, Silk
$387Sale Price|25% Off
W 37 in L 61 in
3'1"x5'1" Lime Green, Wool and Silk Modern Grass Design Gabbeh, Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Lime Green, Wool and Silk Modern Grass Design Gabbeh, Densely Woven Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the...
Silk
$252Sale Price|25% Off
W 30 in L 36 in
2'6"x3' Green Plain Solid Pattern Hand Knotted Hand Spun Ghazni Wool Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Olive Green, Plain Solid Pattern, Hand Knotted, Hand Spun Ghazni Wool, Lush and Plush, Mat, Sample, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Co...
Wool
$378Sale Price|25% Off
W 36 in L 63 in
3'x5'3" Light Green Hand Knotted Grass Design Wool and Silk Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Light Green, Hand Knotted Grass Design, Densely Woven Tone on Tone, Soft Pile Wool and Silk, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and mo...
Silk
$864Sale Price|20% Off
W 104 in L 144 in
8'8"x12' Green Solid Design Hand Woven Afghan Kilim Hand Spun Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Artichoke Green, Solid Design, Hand Woven, Afghan Kilim, Hand Spun Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Flat Weave, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: C...
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Hand-Knotted Contemporary Rug in Straited Green & Gold
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim introduces its refined take on modern aesthetics with this smart, solid rug in 2x3 rug from our Texture of Color collection. The contemporary piece revels in a rejuvenati...
Wool, Silk
$252Sale Price|25% Off
W 30 in L 36 in
2'6"x3' Green Plain Solid Pattern Hand Knotted Ghazni Wool Square Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Olive Green, Plain Solid Pattern, Hand Knotted, Hand Spun Ghazni Wool, Lush and Plush, Mat, Sample, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Co...
Wool
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
W 76 in L 120 in
Green and Yellow Minimalist Mid-Century Modern design Turkish rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This modern-design vintage Turkish rug features a sand colored minimalist geometric large checkerboard pattern set atop a green-colored background. The rug's qualities are enhanced b...
Wool
Geometric Green and Cream Wool Flatweave Rug, 2' x 4', Modern Design
Located in New York, NY
This geometric green and cream wool flatweave organic modern rug, measuring 2' x 4', is a stunning blend of simplicity and intricacy. The rug features a sophisticated geometric patte...
Wool
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 ...
Wool
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...
Wool
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...
Wool
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...
Wool
Hand-Knotted Minimalist Blue and Cream "Rain" Wool Carpet, 6' x 9'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram 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...
Wool
