| Bokhara is located in Central Asia and the carpets | | | | very tightly. These rugs are available in cotton, silk, and |
| produced by a popular tribe in Bokhara namely Tekke | | | | wool bases. |
| (who were Turks) are known as Bokhara rugs. Other | | | | These rugs are found in elegant colors like gold, red, |
| than Pakistan and Central Asia, these types of rugs | | | | rose, beige, and blue. Pakistani Bokhara rugs have |
| are also produced in Afghanistan, Iran, India, and | | | | been influenced by Turkomen and Persian craftsmen |
| Turkey. Pakistani Bokharas are popular all over the | | | | other than Muslim artisans of this area. They are |
| world because of their unique patterns and high quality. | | | | mostly based on a repetitive gul or elephant motif. |
| They are exclusively handmade by Pakistani artisans | | | | People usually prefer 100% wool carpets and there is |
| using local wool on a cotton base. | | | | no better piece in this category than a Bokhara rug |
| Usually these rugs are thick piled and hence very soft | | | | from Pakistan. |
| and durable. However, they are also available in other | | | | Bokhara rugs are suitable for any kind of interior |
| quality grades depending on the materials used in their | | | | décor and can be placed in bedrooms and hallways. |
| making. These rugs are found in a variety of colors | | | | Most of these rugs consist of geometrical patterns |
| and shades. Top quality Bokhara rugs contain 240+ | | | | repeated every few inches. Carpets known as |
| KPSI (knots per square inch) with a traditional design | | | | "Jaldar" make use of silk inlay. If the silk used in their |
| made from vegetable or synthetic dye. | | | | making is artificial, the finished carpet will not be of |
| Central Asian Bokhara rugs are mostly found in red, | | | | good quality. |
| maroon, and rust tones. They are based on double | | | | High quality wool also gives a look and feel of silk and |
| knot pattern with a more complex design than | | | | therefore most Bokhara rugs are made 100% wool. |
| Pakistani Bokhara rugs. Central Asian rugs are famous | | | | Other than red and rust tones, these rugs can also be |
| for their delicacy and longevity. Other than these, | | | | found in ivory, navy, and peach colors. Good quality |
| Afghan and Baluchi Bokharas are also quite | | | | rugs are made from New Zealand wool. The patterns |
| well-known in all parts of the world. Afghani Bokharas | | | | can be gul or medallions which have become a |
| are made by using the double knot or Senneh knot tied | | | | trademark of these ancient rugs. |