Hand-Knotted Wool Bokhara Runner Rug

Story

For centuries, Central Asian nomadic tribes wove these precise geometric patterns as family crests. This specific 'gul' design served as a woven signature of the Tekke tribe, carrying their identity across the rugged Silk Road.

Maker / Origin

While originating with the nomadic Turkmen tribes of Central Asia, the production of these beloved 'Bokhara' rugs shifted in the 20th century to skilled weaving centers in Pakistan. Pakistani weavers mastered the traditional double-knotting techniques, using high-quality local and imported wool to keep this ancient nomadic art form alive and accessible to the global market.

Condition & Value

The rug pile appears to be in very good, thick condition with vibrant colors and no obvious low spots or staining visible in the detail shot. The edges are tightly bound, though the condition of the end fringes needs to be verified; intact fringes preserve the rug's value.