Prepare to witness a remarkable restoration journey featuring a late 18th century Transcaucasian Moghan rug. This treasured antique suffered significant damage, with a considerable portion torn away from one of its ends. We’re thrilled to showcase the incredible before and after repair by our skilled experts at Shehady’s Oriental Rug. Get ready to be amazed […]
Many Karachop Kazak rugs that are over 150 years old are not always in good shape when the arrive at Shehady’s Oriental Rugs. But our team of weavers have the knowledge, ability and unrivaled skill to be able to restore rugs like this Karachop Kazak rug. What you see here is how the rugs looks […]
It’s been said that Bakshaish rugs are in a class by themselves not only because of their richly colored lustrous wool but also their bold, geometric designs and this particular rug is no exception. Shehady’s Oriental Rugs is the one and only place to bring your antique rugs to be carefully cleaned and restored. As […]
Talish rugs come from the Caucasus region located on the coast of the Caspian Sea. These rugs are especially known for soft wool and medium pile. One of the most recognizable aspects of a Talish rugs is the long narrow field of a solid color in the center of the rug. Cleaning or restoring a […]
Here is an example of Shirvan Caucasian Prayer Rug that was originally hand-knotted around 1870 and fully restored by Shehady’s Oriental Rugs. Antique rugs woven in the Shirvan district are the most finely knotted and sophisticated antique carpets of the Caucasus region. Unfortunately Shirvan Caucasian rugs of this caliber stopped being produced near the beginning […]
This Suzani Silk Embroidered Rug is one of the most beautiful examples of folk art in the world. These rugs hold a special meaning that reflects the traditions of the people who made them. This vibrant handmade piece was created around 1870 and made of silk. Over it’s 150 years of existence it would have […]
This Uzbekistan Silk Embroidered Rug comes from a people who have lived in a harsh, sun-dried landscape of central Asia. Within this environment they have developed incredible textile arts that display their unique character and are revered as some of the most beautiful in the world.
This 18th century Transylvanian Prayer Rug was hand-knotted somewhere around 1720 – making this a rare antique most people will never see. Because this rug is over 300 years old it suffered a bit wear through time and required that we restore the entire center field. To preserve as much value as possible restoring an […]
This antique Bordjalou Kazak Caucasian rug reflects one of the more famous styles of Kazak Caucasian rugs from the mountainous region where the weavers lived. People who hand-knotted this Kazak rug were nomads living in a harsh landscape while they hung on to their traditions including the beautiful colors & symbols woven into this tribal Bordjalou […]
Owning a Armenian Kazak rug along with other Armenian carpets were considered a sign of status and an important possession inside palaces, churches and wealthy homes. Kazaks were often woven with threads of silver and gold making them valuable enough to have a tax put on them by the nobility that ruled over Armenians. If […]
Here is a beautiful example of a Lesghian Caucasian Rug hand-knotted in Lesghi territory of south-western Caucasus around 1870-1880. The vegetable dyes used to color the fibers are still incredibly rich even after 150 years and make the 3 ‘Lesghi stars’ in the center really stand out.
Baku rugs come from the city of Baku located in the Caucasus Mountains. These rugs often display tribal florals designs and bold geometric patterns making them well suited for modern interior designs.