{"product_id":"old-turkmen-bokhara-small-rug-c-1970","title":"Old Turkmen Bokhara Small Rug c. 1970","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis is an old (circa 1970) authentic small \u003cem\u003eBokhara \u003c\/em\u003erug, handmade in Turkmenistan. This is a small rug that can be used as a door mat or entryway rug to be placed in door entrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic \u003cem\u003eBokhara \u003c\/em\u003erugs are highly sought after by collectors for their historical value and rarity, as they represent one of the most recognizable styles within the broader Central Asian rugs industry. Unfortunately \u003cem\u003eTurkmen \u003c\/em\u003erugs are not often exported from Turkmenistan, so it is extremely difficult to find brand new Turkmen rugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most recognizable feature of \u003cem\u003eBokhara \u003c\/em\u003erugs is the large octagonal medallion repeated across the field of the carpet. This motif has influenced the design a wide range of rugs including \u003cem\u003eAqcha\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eErsari\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTekke \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eMawri Gul\u003c\/em\u003e rugs. They are woven using the symmetrical Persian (\u003cem\u003eSenneh\u003c\/em\u003e) knot, with a dense thick pile despite having a fine design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese traditional rugs originate from the nomadic tribes in the area of \u003cem\u003eBokhara\u003c\/em\u003e, Turkmenistan. They were originally woven for practical uses such as decoration and reinforcing for yurts, for floors of yurts (\u003cem\u003ehalis\u003c\/em\u003e), storage bags (\u003cem\u003echuvals\u003c\/em\u003e), and prayer rugs (\u003cem\u003enamazliks\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57243736277374,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/9350\/1054\/files\/IMG_7977_91567765-d7f7-4aa5-a166-e4c4a05fcc00.jpg?v=1776115008","url":"https:\/\/www.khorasanrugs.co.uk\/products\/old-turkmen-bokhara-small-rug-c-1970","provider":"Khorasan Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}