Turkmen Bokhara Rug 144x94cm | New Zealand Merino Wool, Hand-knotted in Pakistan

Turkmen Bokhara

 

【Product Name】Hand-woven Pakistani Rug, Fine Quality
【Material】Wool
【Size】144×94cm
【Place of Production】Pakistan
【Color】 Red
【Product Number】3616

 

This is a Pakistani hand-woven rug of Turkmen Bokhara design, featuring traditional Bokhara patterns intricately woven into a deep red base. The size is approximately 144×94cm. It impresses with its neat composition, typical of Turkmen rugs, with continuous geometric medallions arranged in the center, surrounded by fine borders.

A major appeal of this rug is its extremely soft pile made from New Zealand Merino wool. It has a smooth and moist texture, different from ordinary wool rugs, and reflects a gentle sheen when it catches the light. The smooth, silk-like texture is particularly appealing when touched.

Hand-woven rugs are also characterized by how the expression of the pile changes depending on the viewing direction and angle of light. In this rug, fine patterns overlap within the red-centric color scheme, and the shades and shadows change depending on the viewing position. It is a piece that allows you to enjoy the three-dimensionality unique to hand-weaving, which is difficult to convey through photographs alone.

History of Turkmen Bokhara Rugs

Rugs called "Bokhara rugs" are widely known as traditional designs found in Turkmen rugs from Central Asia. Turkmen nomads have hand-woven textiles such as floor coverings, bags, and ornaments for their daily lives over many years.

Bokhara designs are characterized by regularly arranged medallions called "gul" in the vertical direction. Gul is one of the symbolic patterns of Turkmen rugs, with various differences in shape and composition depending on the tribe and region.

It is believed that the geometric patterns of Turkmen rugs reflect nature, cultural life, and tribal traditions. They are not merely decorative but have developed as part of a long-inherited textile culture.

Today, these traditional Bokhara designs are loved worldwide and are a popular style for those seeking Turkmen rugs, Bokhara rugs, oriental rugs, and vintage rugs.

Soft Wool Unique to Hand Weaving

The New Zealand Merino wool used in this product is known for its fine fibers and supple touch.

This rug, in particular, has an extremely soft pile, offering a smooth feel that differs from typical wool rugs. It is finished to allow you to enjoy not only the charm of long-inherited hand-woven rugs but also the comfort of the material itself.

Furthermore, such hand-woven rugs using very soft Merino wool are no longer produced as much as before, making it difficult to find items of similar quality.

The combination of traditional Bokhara patterns and soft wool is a unique charm of Turkmen rugs.