Bokhara Mauri carpet Hand-knotted by weavers in the

Hand-knotted by weavers in the Himalayan foothills

The ornate floral motif adorning it is based on antique persian designs

in the late 17th and early 18th centuries

one will notice that the warps and the rows of knots along them are firmly pressed down so that the warp threads don't show up and down the back

Each one is more than a floor covering—it's a woven tale of two cultures

Bokhara Mauri carpet Hand-knotted by weavers in theOverview This carpet is hand knotted in a workshop in northern Pakistan near the princely state of Kashmir which stretches between Pakistan and India. The carpet is made with fine wool and has a high knot density which makes it very durable. Using a combination of New Zealand worsted and local Pakistani wool on a cotton base, the Pakistani Bokhara has a very soft and thick pile. Today, these carpets are considered to be some of the finest carpets