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 artisan? s 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.

including the process of hand-knotting on the spindle of the loom

thick pile plush rugs are lovely underfoot

Usually small and intended for use in homes and temples

Since the 15th century

thick and hardwearing

Qum master weavers create extraordinarily fine lines in their work and show pride of craftsmanship by including their signature in a border

on the other hand

the Sarab features elegant motifs and geometric designs in brown

Tied with the symmetrical Turkish knot – also referred to as the Ghiordes knot or Turkbaff – thick Turkish or Anatolian carpets are made with wool

hand-knotted rugs

with some antique examples feeling almost velvety

Named for their place of origin