Bokhara Royal Tekke flat woven rug The finishing of this carpet

The finishing of this carpet was done using centuries-old traditional techniques

Saturated tangerine

The use of eco-friendly vegetable dyes also enriches the yarn of this area rug with a natural and vibrant luster

This is a common occurrence in fine hand-knotted rugs

since strong silk fibers permit skilled weavers to weave more knots per square inch (KPSI) than those of wool carpets

Bokhara Royal Tekke flat woven rug The finishing of this carpetThis carpet is hand knotted in a workshop in northern Pakistan near the princely state of Kashmir which stretches between Pakistan, China and India. The carpet is made with fine wool and has a high knot density which makes it very durable. Using a combination of New Zealand worsted and local Pakistani wool on a cotton base, the Pakistani Bokhara has a very soft and thick pile. Today, these carpets are considered to be some of the finest carpets