Bokhara Royal Tekke shalimar carpet The silk fibers in this

The silk fibers in this piece create a beautiful sheen throughout the field and borders

This current piece uses a wool so soft that it emits a sheen and feels like silk at the touch

Hand-knotted in Afghanistan from fine pure wool

These rugs are one of the most popular types of hand-knotted carpets in the world due to their soft and silky feel and suitability to almost any space

diamond shaped guls

Bokhara Royal Tekke shalimar carpet The silk fibers in thisRoyal Bokharas, also called Tekke Bokharas since the mid 19th century, are what most people imagine when we refer to Bokharas in general. They are similar to Mauri Bokharas, with their symmetrical columns of elephants foot motifs (gul designs), but are distinguished by the addition of butterfly shaped figures that alternate within guls. These rugs are one of the most popular types of hand knotted carpets in the world due to their soft and silky feel