Bokhara Mauri senneh knots long-pile carpets with shiny wool

long-pile carpets with shiny wool

weaving the rug will require roughly three times the amount of work

The ornate floral motif adorning it is based on antique persian designs

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

The design of this piece embodies the traditional aesthetic found in carpets from the Caucus region while its blue color

Bokhara Mauri senneh knots long-pile carpets with shiny woolOverview This carpet is hand knotted in a workshop in northern Pakistan near the princely state of Kashmir which stretches between Pakistan 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