One-of-a-kind

Bokhara 2plyHand KnottedRug

Dark grey / Black64 x 97 cm

Bokhara rugs take their name from the ancient Silk Road city of Bukhara in Central Asia, which historically served as a major trading hub for nomadic and village weavers. Over generations, weavers migrated and carried these distinctive design traditions across borders, with Pakistan eventually becoming a renowned center for producing some of the finest Bokhara styles available today.

The 2ply designation in the category name refers to a specific technique where the pile is woven using two strands of wool twisted together before knotting. This construction method produces a denser, more lustrous, and harder-wearing pile compared to single-ply alternatives, ensuring the rug handles daily foot traffic with ease.

Visually, this tradition is celebrated through its repeating gul motifs, which are octagonal or elephant-foot shaped medallions arranged in orderly rows across the field. These central elements are typically framed by geometric borders, creating a balanced and harmonious composition that has remained popular for centuries.

Owning a piece from this heritage means welcoming a slice of centuries-old craft into your daily life. It represents a connection to textile traditions passed down through generations, valued by collectors and homeowners alike for their enduring style and reliable craftsmanship.

Created entirely by hand using traditional hand-knotted techniques, this Pakistan Bokhara 2ply rug represents countless hours of skilled labor by experienced artisans. The meticulous knotting process requires immense patience and precision to ensure the foundation remains sturdy and uniform.

With a density of 250,000 knots per m2, artisans have tied approximately 1.5 million individual knots across the 97 x 64 cm surface. This high knot count demands months of dedicated work, resulting in a robust structure and a dense, resilient pile that maintains its beauty over generations.

Weighing 1.6 kg, the substantial construction reflects the heavy investment of material and time required to build such a durable and finely detailed floor covering.