Bokhara Royal Tekke shalimar carpet Hand-knotted in Afghanistan from fine

Hand-knotted in Afghanistan from fine pure wool

They were first seen in North America in the mid 1990's

diamond shaped guls

The silk fibers in this piece create a beautiful sheen throughout the field and borders

These rugs are one of the most popular types of hand-knotted carpets in the world due to their soft and silky feel and suitability to almost any space

Bokhara Royal Tekke shalimar carpet Hand-knotted in Afghanistan from fineRoyal 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