Persian Second Life

Persian Second LifeAfter years of refinement and innovation, each rug is carefully hand dyed using a variety of techniques. The concentrations of dyes, the artisans individual methods and precise timing of the wash produce subtle nuances and variations in each rug. The combination of the vintage rug and unique washing technique means that no two rugs in the collection are the same. Each Second Life rug is one of a kind.

Featuring dense floral designs

Closely woven with fine knots and superior wool

knots are tightly packed and dense on a cotton warp

The lovely and highly geometrically patterned textiles made by the Shahsavan tribe – a large group living a nomadic lifestyle in Northeastern Persia – are referred to as Shahsavan (Saveh) rugs

Renowned for their beauty and excellence

Afghan Mori rugs are stunning carpets with intricate patterns that combine reds

but the pattern is almost always one of repeating columns of Turkmen 'gul' or 'fil pai' (elephant prints) in undertones of deep red

Tabriz rugs are classic and sophisticated

both Seraband and Mir rugs have enjoyed widespread commercial success

these weavers construct their own horizontal ground looms

seven-sided centre medallion that has smaller diamond shapes at either end

rarest examples) and thick wool pile