Bokhara Royal Tekke tree of life rug

Bokhara Royal Tekke tree of life rugRoyal Bokharas, also called Tekke Bokharas since the mid 19th century, are what most people imagine when we refer to Bokharas in general. They are similar to Mauri Bokharas, with their symmetrical columns of elephants foot motifs (gul designs), but are distinguished by the addition of butterfly shaped figures that alternate within guls. These rugs are one of the most popular types of hand knotted carpets in the world due to their soft and silky feel

Various other interpretations see the tapestry as representing love or virginity

it was rolled and entirely submerged in a sanitizing bath where its fibres fully absorbed all cleaning liquid

Modern square motifs punctuate a soft ivory field in Afghanistan's handspun Ghazni wool rug

The borders contain more traditional Bokhara-style alternating guls

this one-of-a-kind piece is inspired from the Eduardo VII park located in the capital city of Lisbonne in Portugal

it embodies the traditional aesthetic found in carpets from the Caucus region

convey traditional warmth along with a pleasing symmetry due to its all-over medallion design

this piece has an unusually cool

illusion of depth

Each stroke tightened the knots even further

Pende Bokhara rugs contain greater repetitions of the Bokhara’s signature geometric motifs

The use of silk ensures a precise rendering of the decorative design patterns since strong silk fibers permit skilled weavers to weave more knots per square inch (KPSI) than those of wool carpets