Pakistan IMP Wool Bokhara Rug - 3.18 x 0.80 Connoisseur

Pakistan IMP Wool Bokhara Rug - 3.18 x 0.80 ConnoisseurCarpet weaving may have been introduced into the area of present day Pakistan as far back as the eleventh century. Pakistani carpets usually have a special shine because their wool comes from New Zealand and Australia. Most of Pakistan's carpet weavers are from Lahore and Karachi. They are inexpensive and durable . The Faeghi family are the name you can trust. They have traded in fine handmade carpets in Persia for many generations. For more than 50

complemented by the elegant guard borders

The carpet is made form kork wool and comes from the city of Tabriz

and designs represent the origins and culture of a society

Malayers have semigeometric designs in an all-over or medallion style

and the designs are simple and geometric

Herati motifs are thought to symbolise the small fishes that come up just beneath the surface of the water to swim in the full moon's reflection

The success of the Kerman carpets is mainly due to the skill of the pattern designers

A small but very enchanting silk carpet from the city of Qum

and which can give a much needed anchor point to a room

Magnificent floral motifs are highlighted by the central medallion and guard borders

but with a stronger and thicker weave

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