Bokhara Pende village rug They were a response to

They were a response to the North American fashion taste that intended to modify the boldness of traditional persian and oriental rugs in order to give a muted and antique look of natural wood color that was desired by the modern fashion industry and interior design community

Their knots are usually Turkish (Ghiordes knots) and are generally made by weavers who were Turkic nomads

This rug is intricately crafted: the strong silk fibers utilized in its production permitted its skilled weavers to weave more knots per square inch (KPSI) than wool carpets contain

They have a wonderful patina and character which cannot be usually captured in a newer piece

A typical Persian or Oriental rug made from wool might have between 100 and 300 KPSI - a typical 80% silk rug contains between 200 to 500 KPSI

Bokhara Pende village rug They were a response toCUSTOM SIZES AVAILABLE BY SPECIAL ORDER PLEASE CONTACT US FOR AVAILABILITY Sizes are approximate. Photos are not necessarily exact for color. New rugs are of the highest quality and are handpicked overseas by the Bashir Family A Brief History of Bokhara Rugs & Carpets Bokhara is a term widely used in the West to refer to carpets and rugs made by various Turkmen tribes of Central Asia. Their history dates back centuries. The Turkomans were situated to