Vintage Turkmen Bukhara Hand-Knotted Wool Rug 125cm x 90cm – Afghan Tribal Geometric

Some rugs are floor coverings. This one is a conversation. Woven by hand in the Turkmen tradition of Afghanistan, this late 20th-century Bukhara rug carries the unmistakable character of the Balouch Mauri school — a lineage of tribal weaving where geometry is not merely decorative, but deeply symbolic.

The palette is commanding yet warm: a deep burgundy ground punctuated by cream and charcoal black, with delicate rose pink accents that soften the tribal boldness into something altogether more refined. The repeating geometric motifs are rendered with the precision that only hand-knotting can achieve — each knot placed with intention, each row a testament to the artisan's craft.

At 125cm x 90cm, this piece is perfectly proportioned for a bedside, entryway, or layered over a larger rug to add depth and texture. The 100% wool pile sits on a cotton foundation, offering a soft, resilient surface underfoot. The reversible construction and self-fringe detailing are hallmarks of authentic tribal weaving — nothing hidden, nothing artificial.

In vintage condition, this rug has lived a life. It arrives with the warmth and patina that only time can bestow — and the kind of presence that no new rug can replicate.