Afghan Bukhara

Afghan BukharaBased on Turkmen prototypes called Tekkes, variations of the handmade Bukhara rug are produced in many countries. Among the most popular handmade rugs in the world, Bukharas are prized for their softness, luxurious feel, dense pile and pleasing colours. Featuring repeating patterns of octagonal 'guls', usually on burgundy red, gray blue or green backgrounds. Pakistani Bokhara with their velvety, almost blanket like feel use the Ghiorde, a Turkish

as Hamadan

Made with handspun Ghazni wool

These medium-clipped wool pile rugs are generally woven on a cotton warp with one weft

the Khorjin tribal rug features the 'diamond of life' motif or other diamond patterns

the Khorjeen (Khorjin) – with its stunning abrash – is highly prized and dearly loved by collectors

Every rug is an expression of the individual weaver's tribal life experience and outlook

Silk is used for the foundation and the pile in the most lavish

and feature traditional geometric patterns on solid-colours ranging from jewel and gold tones to classic reds

Each Second Life rug is one-of-a-kind

making both sides of the carpet usable

The materials used in these rugs are top quality - most of them use 100% New Zealand worsted wool for the pile

Due to the use of high quality