Bokhara Royal Tekke Chobi Some of the palaces built

Some of the palaces built in Spain by the Moors between the 8th and 11th century display this design on their interior walls

The gul farangi motif seems to be a popular motif also used in vase

Most Ghoum rugs have curvilinear patterns and very elaborate floral motifs with intricate leaves and vines

Plusieurs aspects nous informent que le tapis a ŽtŽ conservŽ dans dÕexcellentes conditions

At the time

Bokhara Royal Tekke Chobi Some of the palaces builtA Brief History of Bokhara Rugs & Carpets Bokhara is a term widely used in the West to refer to carpets and rugs made by various Turkmen tribes of Central Asia. Their history dates back centuries. The Turkomans were situated to the north of what is now called Afghanistan. During the early 1900s, the name of Bukhara, a city in Uzbekistan, was given to these rugs. The Turkomans were an industrious people who would barter their trade for food, clothing,