Afghan Bukhara

Afghan 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

These durable rugs are woven by tough Kurdish people in the city of Bidjar

Colours are typically ivory

An irregular collection of wool strands

Loribuff (Loribaft) carpets are renowned for their naive and primitive patterns

these large-sized

is not a actually a kilim

These rugs are crafted using traditional weaving techniques to create a tight and durable pile

nicknamed iron rugs

with motifs outlined in light yellow

Indian cashmere carpets

and they are considered to be among the best examples of Afghan weaving

decorative textile that is smooth on the front and ragged on the back