Pakistani Fine Bukhara

Pakistani Fine BukharaBased on Turkmen prototypes called Tekkes, variations of the handmade Bukhara rug are produced in many countries. Among the most popular handmade rugs in the world, Bukharas are prized for their softness, luxurious feel, dense pile and pleasing colours. Featuring repeating patterns of octagonal 'guls', usually on burgundy red, gray blue or green backgrounds. Pakistani Bokhara with their velvety, almost blanket like feel use the Ghiorde, a Turkish

a distinctive group of Persian weavings

Simple diamond and triangle patterns in strong reds

The lustrous wool of the Heriz is hand-spun from local sheep and naturally dyed with roots and vegetables

home to the famous Ottoman manufacturers

Dominant colours are madder reds

who have passed down the skill from generation to generation since the Mogul rule of the Indian subcontinent in the 16th century

made with vegetable dyed wool and a cotton or goat hair foundation

Small animals or floral elements are sometimes incorporated

The wool can range from dull to extreme glossy and the resultant pile is clipped medium to high

are characterised by their unique construction and the quality of wool used

For this reason

“chob” which means wood