Bokhara Royal Tekke shalimar carpet This current piece uses a

This current piece uses a wool so soft that it emits a sheen and feels like silk at the touch

The silk fibers in this piece create a beautiful sheen throughout the field and borders

but no examples survive

It is hand-knotted in Afghanistan with pure wool and all natural dyes

Bokhara Royal Tekke shalimar carpet This current piece uses aRoyal Bokharas, also called Tekke Bokharas since the mid 19th century, are what most people imagine when we refer to Bokharas in general. They are similar to Mauri Bokharas, with their symmetrical columns of elephants foot motifs (gul designs), but are distinguished by the addition of butterfly shaped figures that alternate within guls. These rugs are one of the most popular types of hand knotted carpets in the world due to their soft and silky feel