Pakistan IMP Wool Bokhara Rug - 3.23 x 0.62 classic

Pakistan IMP Wool Bokhara Rug - 3.23 x 0.62 classicCarpet 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

At the beginning of the century

It is very finely knotted with clear delicate motifs

In this carpet we see the herati pattern beautifully radiating out from the centre to the borders

Two elegant columns flank the niche

and alongside these are a series of very rich colours that give these carpets a unique appearance

A repeat pattern all-over carpet

They are however best known for their superb carpets in an array of eclectic designs

The first thing one notices about this carpet is the pronounced motif overall pattern that provides great unity to the carpet

Following their example

It is a beautiful carpet made from silk and comes from the city of Qum

The knotting is very fine and the warp and weft are made of cotton or silk

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