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

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

Kashan carpets also have distinctive borders

Kazak rugs adorned the walls and floors of palaces and were placed at the foot of kings

with gold threads woven into the base

hence their loose or moderate weave

More sophisticated than primitive – at once exotic and warm – the Sirjan is a favourite of people who enjoy a simpler

Common patterns include medallions

They feature geometric tribal designs made with wool on a cotton base

Bukharas are prized for their softness

Oushak has been the production centre of Turkish rugs

a unit of the Esari people

mid-sized Viss rugs are very durable