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Tekke Bokhara

Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug Carpet, circa 1890
Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug Carpet, circa 1890

Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug Carpet, circa 1890

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Antique Tekke Bokhara rug carpet, circa 1890. Measures: 4'2 x 8'1. Bokara or Bokhara rugs are named

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Antique 19th Century Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug, circa 1890 3'7 x 4'7.
Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug, circa 1890 3'7 x 4'7.

Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug, circa 1890 3'7 x 4'7.

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Antique Tekke Bokhara rug, circa 1890. Bokara or Bokhara rugs are named after the city where they

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Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug, circa 1890  4' x 4'10
Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug, circa 1890  4' x 4'10

Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug, circa 1890 4' x 4'10

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug, circa 1890. Bokara or Bokhara rugs are named after the city where they

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Antique 1890s Afghan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tekke Bokhara Carpet
Vintage Tekke Bokhara Carpet

Vintage Tekke Bokhara Carpet

$9,000

W 97 in L 114 in

Vintage Tekke Bokhara Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

distinctive tribal emblem or gul. This mid-20th century example is a product of the Tekke, the largest tribe

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Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug
Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug

Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug

$1,250

W 45 in L 62 in

Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug

Located in Closter, NJ

distinctive tribal emblem or gul. This early 20th century example is a product of the Tekke, the largest tribe

Category

Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug
Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug

Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug

$1,250

W 44 in L 56 in

Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug

Located in Closter, NJ

distinctive tribal emblem or gul. This early 20th century example is a product of the Tekke, the largest tribe

Category

Antique Early 1900s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Crimson Sovereign: A Vintage Tekke Bokhara Masterpiece of Tribal Nobility
The Crimson Sovereign: A Vintage Tekke Bokhara Masterpiece of Tribal Nobility

The Crimson Sovereign: A Vintage Tekke Bokhara Masterpiece of Tribal Nobility

Located in Dallas, TX

Tekke Bokhara rugs. The dense knotting ensures durability and a fine, even pile that feels plush

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Late 20th Century Turkestan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Turkmen Tekke Wool Rug 4'x6'5''
Antique Turkmen Tekke Wool Rug 4'x6'5''

Antique Turkmen Tekke Wool Rug 4'x6'5''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

This stunning antique Tekke Bokhara rug, handwoven by the renowned Turkmen tribes of Central Asia

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Early 20th Century Turkmen Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Distressed Antique Turkmen Horse Cover Tekke Rug
Bobyrug’s Distressed Antique Turkmen Horse Cover Tekke Rug

Bobyrug’s Distressed Antique Turkmen Horse Cover Tekke Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Antique Turkmen tekke Bokhara rug with beautiful Bokhara design and nice natural colors, entirely

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Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Red Hand-Woven Oriental Bokhara Rug, 1960s
Vintage Red Hand-Woven Oriental Bokhara Rug, 1960s

Vintage Red Hand-Woven Oriental Bokhara Rug, 1960s

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

patterns on these rugs are inspired by the textiles of Turkmen tribes, particularly the Tekke. Bokhara rugs

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Vintage 1960s Pakistani Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Old Vintage Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet, Bokhara Buhara Turkoman Rug
Old Vintage Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet, Bokhara Buhara Turkoman Rug

Old Vintage Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet, Bokhara Buhara Turkoman Rug

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a Central Asian Old Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet from the Turkmenistan Bukhara region with

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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Oushak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Pak Bokhara Rug 2'7'' x 3'9''
Pak Bokhara Rug 2'7'' x 3'9''

Pak Bokhara Rug 2'7'' x 3'9''

$294Sale Price|39% Off

W 32.4 in L 46.8 in

Pak Bokhara Rug 2'7'' x 3'9''

Located in New York, NY

traditionally made in Pakistan. Bokhara Ghiordes (Turkish) knot, geometric Tekke design. Pakistani Bokhara rugs

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Red Hand-Woven Oriental Bokhara Rug, 1960s
Vintage Red Hand-Woven Oriental Bokhara Rug, 1960s

Vintage Red Hand-Woven Oriental Bokhara Rug, 1960s

$1,642Sale Price|20% Off

W 140 in L 218 in

Vintage Red Hand-Woven Oriental Bokhara Rug, 1960s

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

the Tekke tribe. Bokhara rugs have a very characteristic pattern, which usually consists of repeating

Category

Vintage 1960s Pakistani Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkmen Tekke Gallery Rug in Allover Geometric Pattern
Vintage Turkmen Tekke Gallery Rug in Allover Geometric Pattern

Vintage Turkmen Tekke Gallery Rug in Allover Geometric Pattern

Located in Barrington, IL

Tekke gallery or corridor Rug. Beautifully hand-knotted during the first half of the 1900s, this piece

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Early 20th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Baluchi Bokhara Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Antique Persian Baluchi Bokhara Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style

Antique Persian Baluchi Bokhara Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

Traditional. Tekke. Turkmen. Turkoman. Turkamen. Bokhara. Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures

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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Rug Turkman Tekke Bukhara Main Carpet Djoharian Collection
Antique Rug Turkman Tekke Bukhara Main Carpet Djoharian Collection

Antique Rug Turkman Tekke Bukhara Main Carpet Djoharian Collection

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Fine hand-knotted Tekke Turkman Bokhara rug or Turkmen rug Beautiful handknotted Bukhara Turkman

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Early 20th Century Turkestan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Coral Peach Rust Turkman Ersari Afghan Hachlu Wool Hand Knotted Rug or Tapestry
Coral Peach Rust Turkman Ersari Afghan Hachlu Wool Hand Knotted Rug or Tapestry

Coral Peach Rust Turkman Ersari Afghan Hachlu Wool Hand Knotted Rug or Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

Northern Afghanistan (Balkh province). The Hachlu designs are variants of Tekke Gul Bokhara rugs, based on

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Vintage 1970s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Recent Sales

Antique Tekke Bokhara Carpet
Antique Tekke Bokhara Carpet

Antique Tekke Bokhara Carpet

Unavailable

W 93.31 in L 129.53 in

Antique Tekke Bokhara Carpet

Located in Crondall, Surrey

A beautiful rich colored antique Tekke Bokhara carpet that has been well loved and in fantastic

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Vintage 1910s Turkmen Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Antique Bokhara Tekke Torba Rug, Iran
Antique Bokhara Tekke Torba Rug, Iran

Antique Bokhara Tekke Torba Rug, Iran

Unavailable

W 49.5 in L 17.5 in

Antique Bokhara Tekke Torba Rug, Iran

Located in New York, NY

Antique Bokhara Tekke Torba rug, Iran. A very fine wool pile in Turkish knot tightly woven on an

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Antique Early 1900s Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pretty Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug
Pretty Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug

Pretty Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug

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W 40.95 in L 46.07 in

Pretty Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful late 19th century Turkmen Bokhara rug with nice geometrical design and nice natural

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Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkman Bokhara Tekke Tribal Rug
Antique Turkman Bokhara Tekke Tribal Rug

Antique Turkman Bokhara Tekke Tribal Rug

Sold

H 59.06 in W 40.95 in L 59.06 in

Antique Turkman Bokhara Tekke Tribal Rug

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Fine hand knotted Russian Turkmen Bokhara rug or Turkmen rug Beautiful antique tribal Turkmen

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Mid-20th Century Turkestan Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pak Bokhara Rug 2'1'' x 2'7''
Pak Bokhara Rug 2'1'' x 2'7''

Pak Bokhara Rug 2'1'' x 2'7''

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W 25.2 in L 32.4 in

Pak Bokhara Rug 2'1'' x 2'7''

Located in New York, NY

traditionally made in Pakistan. Bokhara Ghiordes (Turkish) knot, geometric Tekke design. Pakistani Bokhara rugs

Category

20th Century Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Rug - 8' x 10'
Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Rug - 8' x 10'

Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Rug - 8' x 10'

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

Bokaras. Most are based on Turkmen prototypes called Tekkes. Pakistani Bokhara rugs are among the most

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Vintage 1980s Uzbek Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s pretty distressed antique Tekke Bokhara rug
Bobyrug’s pretty distressed antique Tekke Bokhara rug

Bobyrug’s pretty distressed antique Tekke Bokhara rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful late 19th century Turkmen Tekke rug with nice Bokhara design and beautiful natural

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkmen Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bokhara Turkaman Tekke Handwoven Silk and Wool Rug
Bokhara Turkaman Tekke Handwoven Silk and Wool Rug

Bokhara Turkaman Tekke Handwoven Silk and Wool Rug

By Turkoman

Located in Dallas, TX

Bokhara Turkaman Tekke handwoven silk and wool rug 4 x 6.5 Ft. 440 KPSI Dimensions: 6.3 Ft (75

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Late 20th Century Pakistani Baltic Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Persian Bokhara Tekke Mat Bag Face, Early 20th Century
Antique Persian Bokhara Tekke Mat Bag Face, Early 20th Century

Antique Persian Bokhara Tekke Mat Bag Face, Early 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Bokhara Tekke mat bag face features all-over geometric design on red ground, early 20th

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20th Century Persian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Midcentury Turkman Bokhara Tekke Tribal Persian Rug hand knotted in Turkmenistan
Midcentury Turkman Bokhara Tekke Tribal Persian Rug hand knotted in Turkmenistan

Midcentury Turkman Bokhara Tekke Tribal Persian Rug hand knotted in Turkmenistan

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Fine hand knotted Russian Turkmen Bokhara rug or Turkmen rug Midcentury Beautiful antique tribal

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Mid-20th Century Turkestan Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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By Century Furniture

Located in Pasadena, TX

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Located in New York, NY

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Fine Antique Tekke Turkmen Rug

Fine Antique Tekke Turkmen Rug

$968

W 30.32 in L 52.37 in

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Located in Milan, IT

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Located in Saint Ouen, FR

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Located in San Francisco, CA

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Tekke Bokhara For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tekke bokhara for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and silk, every tekke bokhara was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the tekke bokhara you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each tekke bokhara bearing hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one tekke bokhara that is appealing in its simplicity, but Turkoman produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Tekke Bokhara?

The average selling price for a tekke bokhara at 1stDibs is $1,558, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $11,819 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Rugs And Carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.