Buchara | 339 x 246 cm | Nr. 13240

Geometric Buchara, dark red with border

Origin	Pakistan
Dimensions	339 cm x 246 cm (= 8.34 m²)
Construction	hand-knotted
Material	Pile: wool Weft & Warp: cotton
knots per m²2	350.000
Pile height	11mm
Year of manufacture	1990
Colour	Dark red, light brown
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 ornate border forms a wonderful contrast with 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 and never draws attention away from the furniture, the decoration or the architectural elements. It creates a pleasant atmosphere without dominating the style of the room.

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 dark red. The border is kept in light brown.

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.