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

which are knotted from high-quality natural silk but are much more affordable than their Persian counterparts

Pakistani Persian rugs have curvilinear and floral designs

handspun from local sheep and dyed naturally with vegetables and roots

Woven with the Persian or asymmetrical knot and with wool made of velvet and silk

at once exotic and warm

Afghan Mori rugs are stunning carpets with intricate patterns that combine reds

the Kazak rug was a symbol of wealth

It was the handymen of Iran and Pakistan that managed the Ziggler designs

It is the semi-nomadic Kudish people of Markad – living in tribes away from the city and practicing the traditions of their ancestors – that weave the tribal Lilian rug

Warm and welcoming

tribal rugs from this region are some of the best in Iran

vishapagorgs (dragon-carpets) and otsagorgs (serpent-carpets)