Antique Tekke Bokhara carpet

Object Description

A wonderful old antique Tekke Bokhara carpet dating from the 1920-1930’s that has been well loved and in fantastic original condition.  The madder red dyes are richly coloured and with glossy wool all over. This carpet was hand-woven around the early part of the 20th century, the dyes of this piece and the rows of repeating Gul’s help guide us on age greatly.  The earlier Tekke main carpets tended to be more open and have less Gul’s and often a bigger design.  Also mid 19th century Tekkes often have beautiful greens too, this excellent carpet does use some brighter orange dyes which are synthetic.  A great decorative carpet that is 90-100 years old.

Any of our carpets & rugs can be viewed in-situ in London, Surrey, Hampshire and anywhere else in the UK & Europe by appointment.  Please request a home visit, you can then choose a preferred day and time for us to show you this carpet in situ.

Object History

Bokhara carpets and rugs woven at the end of the 19th century into the early 20th century were hand-woven by people of Russian Turkistan (Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan). These famous Bokhara designs have been copied over the years by weavers in Iran, Afghanistan, China and Pakistan. Bokhara rugs hold a high place in rug weaving history and are a traditional piece of art suitable for any interior decor. The repeating motif in the centre of this type of carpet is known as the ‘Gul’ design which is often thought to depict an elephants foot print.

Object Condition

Condition is exceptional with the wool pile very consistent all over and around 1cm in length, there are no low areas of pile or damage. The fringe ends are showing and are original with them in near perfect condition too.  We supply excellent underlay with every carpet purchased from us which adds great durability and safety.  As this Tekke carpet is light to touch the underlay would stop it from moving on a variety of floor types.

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