Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug

1900 - 1920

Sold by Farnham Antique Carpets

Description

Wonderful Antique Tekke Bokhara rug woven in the early 20th century, classical repeating 'Gul' design in the main field, plus some lovely tribal motifs in the border. The dye change we can see throughout is known as 'Abrash' which means the weaver mixed up different batches of dye. So the red dyes change subtly and provide the rug with an abundance of character. Great little antique rug for in front of the fire, a study, bedroom or in a hall.

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.

Any of our carpets & rugs can be viewed in-situ in London, Surrey, Hampshire and anywhere else in the UK & Europe by appointment. Contact us to request a home visit or purchase this antique Tekke rug online as we can ship worldwide.

Physical Dimensions

Height

181cm (71.26")

Width

99cm (38.98")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA648825

Dealers Internal Reference

660

Dealers Notes

Farnham Antique Carpets are specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.

As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.

Description

Wonderful Antique Tekke Bokhara rug woven in the early 20th century, classical repeating 'Gul' design in the main field, plus some lovely tribal motifs in the border.

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The dye change we can see throughout is known as 'Abrash' which means the weaver mixed up different batches of dye.

Farnham Antique Carpets

So the red dyes change subtly and provide the rug with an abundance of character. Great little antique rug for in front of the fire, a study, bedroom or in a hall.

fig 1. Antique Tekke Bokhara rug — fig 1. Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug

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.

fig 2. Antique Tekke Bokhara rug — fig 2. Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug

Any of our carpets & rugs can be viewed in-situ in London, Surrey, Hampshire and anywhere else in the UK & Europe by appointment. Contact us to request a home visit or purchase this antique Tekke rug online as we can ship worldwide.