Overview
This is a classic 'Bokhara' rug, characterized by its repeating rows of octagonal 'gul' (flower) motifs, often referred to as the elephant's foot design.
Preliminary identification
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Overview
This is a classic 'Bokhara' rug, characterized by its repeating rows of octagonal 'gul' (flower) motifs, often referred to as the elephant's foot design.
Story
For centuries, the city of Bukhara in modern-day Uzbekistan served as the great central market for the nomadic Turkoman tribes who wove these distinctive geometric patterns.
Maker / Origin
While the specific weaver is unknown, this rug comes from the long-standing tradition of Pakistani workshop weaving that flourished after 1947.
Condition & Value
The rug appears to be in good vintage condition with a full, healthy pile. The fringe shows some unevenness and minor fraying at the corners, which is typical for a rug that has seen floor use. No obvious signs of moth damage or heavy staining are visible. The fringe wear reduces the value slightly compared to a mint-condition piece.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375