7×10 Olive Green Bokhara Hand-knotted Wool Rug
Look closely, and the fine geometry of this Afghan Bokhara rug resolves into cherry blossoms. Tiny flowers sit on angular navy branches, each bloom picked out in ivory, green, or red. From across the room, the pattern reads as a delicate tracery; beside a favorite chair, you can appreciate the color of each flower.
Key Features
- Dimensions: Approximately 6 ft 6 in × 9 ft 10 in (198 × 300 cm).
- Palette: Olive green and light brown, with dark navy linework and small touches of ivory and red.
- Design: A small-scale cherry blossom motif in the Turkmen Bokhara style.
Quality & Craftsmanship
Weavers hand-knotted the Kurk wool pile onto a cotton foundation at 156 knots per square inch. That fine knotting gives each slender branch a crisp edge and keeps the colors distinct even within the smallest blossoms. The cotton provides structure, while the resilient wool pile stands up to everyday use.
Origin & Tradition
Made in Maymana, Afghanistan, this rug draws on the geometric language of Turkmen Bokhara weaving. Its distinctive detail is the way the weavers interpret a flowering branch: a few straight lines, a turn at an angle, and a blossom in miniature.
