Pakistan IMP Wool Bokhara Rug - 2.46 x 0.77 Gabeh

Pakistan IMP Wool Bokhara Rug - 2.46 x 0.77 GabehCarpet 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

The red flowers are powerful

Until the beginning of this century

There is in its design a depiction of a gateway into paradise and the overall theme is very much one of family unity against the backdrop of the immensity of the universe

A  striking feature of this beautiful silk rug is the central medallion that is round in shape

which is often decorated with motifs resembling pine

These all sit spectacularly well together

with bright unexpected colours and playful patterns

In the late 19th century

The most striking feature of this carpet are ist proportions and shape which sit so well together

natural motifs and ornaments

Note the abundance of flowers on healthy vines

cypress tree