Buchara | 152 x 94 cm | Nr. Z-3577

Geometric Bukhara, dusky pink with border

Origin	Pakistan
Dimensions	152 cm x 94 cm (= 1.4288 m²)
Construction	hand-knotted
Material	Pile: wool Weft & Warp: cotton
knots per m²2	490.000
Pile height	8mm
Year of manufacture	2000
Colour	Dusky pink, light red
Edition	one-of-a-kind piece

Origin

This wonderful rug with its classic Buchara pattern was knotted in Pakistan. Buchara (sometimes also spelled Bochara) is an oasis city in Uzbekistan that lies on the former Silk Road. Although no rugs were ever knotted in Buchara itself, the city gave its name to many Oriental rugs, because they were traditionally exported to the West from Buchara. The rugs themselves, though, were traditionally knotted by various Turkmen tribes, above all in the Caucasus, Persia and Afghanistan.

Because Buchara rugs are among the finest and best-loved Central Asian rugs, their patterns have inspired weavers in Pakistan as well. That is how this rug with the typical Uzbek Buchara pattern came to be knotted in Pakistan.

Pattern

The decorated surround (border) forms a wonderful contrast to the centre and shapes the transition at the edge of the rug.

The abstract, geometric composition is what gives this Buchara its understated elegance. The pattern flatters the design of the room without drawing attention away from the furniture, the décor or the architectural details. It fits beautifully into any setting and complements a room's furnishings in a subtle way.

The repeating elements of this Buchara rug have no particular centre. The recurring rapport pattern feels calming, yet never dull. Rugs with a rapport pattern are also described as all-over patterned.

The background of this Buchara is dusky pink. The border is worked in dark brown and light grey.

Condition

You are not the first to take a liking to this Buchara. It has had owners before you who valued and used it. It was hand-knotted around 2000. We have cleaned it thoroughly and lovingly restored it. Despite its age, it is therefore in very good condition.

Material

The pile of this Buchara was hand-knotted from high-quality new wool. New wool is obtained by gently shearing sheep. New wool is a renewable, natural raw material with a whole range of impressive qualities: thanks to the natural lanolin content of the wool, the surface repels droplets of water and is therefore naturally protected against dirt. Wool also provides excellent thermal insulation, helps regulate the indoor climate and absorbs sound. The weft and warp threads of this Buchara are made of cotton. This versatile material is tear-resistant and elastic, which makes it particularly suitable for a hard-wearing foundation.