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.

the artisan’s individual methods and precise timing of the wash produce subtle nuances and variations in each rug

Some of these newer carpets feature a vibrant salmon pink field (dughi) achieved by mixing red dye with yogurt

More sophisticated than primitive – at once exotic and warm – the Sirjan is a favourite of people who enjoy a simpler

rectangular borders are used in many Persian carpets from Moud

This is solely due to the hand-knotted technique used to create the rugs

hand-knotted rugs

The pile is cut thin on these hard-wearing rugs

Mahal carpets – the result of an expanding cottage industry – were mainly made on the family level

they are Iran's best-known nomadic carpets

Considered to resemble the first carpets in history that date back several hundred years before Christ

Kashan rugs are made in all sizes with high quality wool and beautiful motifs outlined in silk

Naturally dyed and woven on compact looms