Bokhara Yomud Carpet Bokhara rug This feature is one the

This feature is one the most fascinating parts of a handmade rug

They occupied the oasis land surrounding Merv from the late 17th century until driven from their homeland by the Tekke tribe in 1856

They have been historically made by the Salor tribe that once lived north of the Afghan border

Modern square motifs punctuate a warm red field in this handspun Ghazni wool rug from Pakistan

and this is one of the main reasons that silk rugs cost two to three times more than wool rugs

Bokhara Yomud Carpet Bokhara rug This feature is one thePende Bokhara rugs contain greater repetitions of the Bokharas signature geometric motifs, creating a pleasingly simple and balanced appearance. They add instant character to a room while being easy to integrate, due to their repeating symmetrical patterns. This wonderfully cool toned piece features repeating patterns of intricate, diamond shaped guls on a midnight blue field. Several layers of borders frame the symmetry of the center. Hand knotted in