Bokhara Rugs From Pakistan and Central Asia

Bokhara is located in Central Asia and the carpetsvery tightly. These rugs are available in cotton, silk, and
produced by a popular tribe in Bokhara namely Tekkewool bases.
(who were Turks) are known as Bokhara rugs. OtherThese rugs are found in elegant colors like gold, red,
than Pakistan and Central Asia, these types of rugsrose, beige, and blue. Pakistani Bokhara rugs have
are also produced in Afghanistan, Iran, India, andbeen influenced by Turkomen and Persian craftsmen
Turkey. Pakistani Bokharas are popular all over theother 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 artisansPeople 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 softfrom Pakistan.
and durable. However, they are also available in otherBokhara rugs are suitable for any kind of interior
quality grades depending on the materials used in theirdécor and can be placed in bedrooms and hallways.
making. These rugs are found in a variety of colorsMost 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 doubleHigh quality wool also gives a look and feel of silk and
knot pattern with a more complex design thantherefore most Bokhara rugs are made 100% wool.
Pakistani Bokhara rugs. Central Asian rugs are famousOther 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 quiterugs are made from New Zealand wool. The patterns
well-known in all parts of the world. Afghani Bokharascan be gul or medallions which have become a
are made by using the double knot or Senneh knot tiedtrademark of these ancient rugs.