Buchara | 260 x 190 cm | Nr. Z-4658

790,00 €

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Buchara

This one-of-a-kind piece in rust red and dark blue combines traditional craftsmanship with timeless elegance. With a knot density of approx. 780,000 knots per m², the elaborate workmanship shows above all in the precise drawing of the pattern and the fine execution of the details. At 260 × 190 cm, it works well as a living room rug. It also looks just as good in the bedroom under the bed. The harmonious colouring and characteristic texture lend any room an exclusive, homely atmosphere. A rug of this quality is far more than a furnishing item – it is a piece of traditional textile art with individual character and lasting value.

Delivery time	2 days
Origin	Pakistan
Dimensions	260 cm x 190 cm (= 4.94 m²)
Construction	hand-knotted
Material	Pile: wool Weft & Warp: cotton
knots	780.000
Year of manufacture	1940
Condition	pre-owned and cleaned
Edition	one-of-a-kind piece

Origin

Buchara (sometimes also written Bochara) is an oasis city in Uzbekistan on the former Silk Road. Although hardly any rugs were ever knotted in Buchara itself, the city gave its name to many Oriental rugs, because they were exported to the West from there. The rugs themselves were knotted by various Turkmen tribes, above all in the Caucasus, Persia and Afghanistan.

Buchara rugs are among the finest and best-loved rugs of Central Asia. That is also why the pattern has been copied in many countries, especially in Pakistan. These copies are sold as so-called Pakistan-Buchara.

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 range of impressive qualities: thanks to the natural lanolin in the wool, the surface repels droplets of water and is thus naturally protected against dirt. Wool also offers excellent thermal insulation, has a regulating effect on the indoor climate and dampens sound.

The weft and warp threads of this Buchara are made of cotton. This versatile material is tear-resistant and pliable, which makes it particularly well suited to a hard-wearing foundation.

Condition

This Buchara has had admirers before you. It was knotted around 1940. It has been cleaned thoroughly and is in good but unrestored condition. The fringes could do with a repair. The edges are damaged in places. The pile is evenly worn. In some spots a few white threads are visible. That is perfectly normal with older rugs. They are the knot ends of the weft and warp weave, which work their way to the surface over the years. In substance, this is not a major problem. We have not restored this Buchara, because we feel it has a particular charm just as it is. If you would prefer otherwise, we will of course gladly restore the rug for you. Either way, this Buchara will bring you pleasure for decades to come.

A note on the photos

The colours of this rug change depending on which side you look at it from. It all depends on whether the light falls with the nap of the pile or against it. That is why we have photographed the rug from several angles.

Child labour? No thanks.

Child labour? No thanks. Children belong in school, not at a knotting frame or a loom. For us it therefore goes without saying that we only offer rugs made under fair conditions and without child labour.

We attach particular importance to humane working conditions and tolerate no child labour at any of our producers. Thank you for helping us to ensure fair conditions.

That is why we support the initiative Care & Fair against child labour in the rug trade.