Tekke Bokhara 1387

This vintage Afghan Tekke Bokhara rug, woven in the second quarter of the 20th century, embodies the rich tribal artistry of Central Asia in one of its most beloved and widely recognized formats. The rug features an allover geometric pattern of octagonal gul medallions — traditionally symbolizing strength, clan identity, and unity within Turkmen culture — rendered in a deep brick-red field accented with tones of navy, gray, green, and ivory. Multiple geometric borders frame the composition with the rhythmic precision that is a hallmark of Tekke craftsmanship.

Turkmen rugs, woven by the nomadic and semi-nomadic tribal peoples of Central Asia — principally the Tekke, Yomut, Ersari, Saryk, and Salor — are among the most instantly recognizable and actively collected tribal textiles in the world. Distinguished by their deep, saturated crimson fields, their repeating octagonal gul medallions, their exceptionally fine high-density pile, and the extraordinary quality of their hand-spun and vegetable-dyed wool, Turkmen rugs combine geometric precision with a richness of material quality that has made them prized from the bazaars of Bukhara to the auction rooms of New York and London.

Dimensions: 4' 11" x 9' 3"

Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s

Place of Origin: Afghanistan (Tekke tribal region)

Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation

Condition: Wear consistent with age and use

SKU: 1387