Beautiful Bokhara carpet, Turkmenistan, 287 x 190 cm, end of
Bokhara is an Oasis city in Uzbekistan (the former Uzbek SSR) on the famous silk road. Even in the 19th century, this historically important city was the trading centre of Central Asia. As far as we know, no carpets were made in Bokhara itself, but it is a name for whole groups of Oriental carpets. These carpet were made by different Turkoman tribes in Persia, Gordon, Gonbad-i-Kavus and in Afghanistan and they are some of the finest and most beloved carpets in Central Asia. You are bidding on a very beautiful Bokhara carpet in good condition. The carpet has beautiful, harmonious colours and patterns.The dimensions without fringe are approx. 287 x 190 cm.For more information, please take a look at the pictures. Read More