Hand-Knotted Tekke Bokhara Area Rug

Item Details

A hand-knotted Tekke Bokhara area rug. This wool rug is rendered in a palette of teal, black, ivory, and tan. It features a classic lattice pattern containing Tekke guls interspersed with Chemche bow and arrow guls over a teal field. Framing the field are sixteen wraparound borders over teal, including starburst and diamond patterns. These are bookended at the top and bottom by a pair of horizontal panels containing a diamond-lattice pattern. Selvedges are overcast, the rug finishing at top and bottom with short kilim skirts and knotted ivory wool warp fringe. It is unlabeled.

• Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. Unless shipping arrangements are available and made by the winning bidder, that individual is advised to bring appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup.

Condition

- wear includes three areas with significant loss to pile with underweaving showing through.

Dimensions

- approximately 6.4’ W x 10.2’ D.

Item #

17BOS118-524