Vintage Bokhara Turkmen Rug 3.1 × 5.1 ft (156 × 95 cm) Ivory Red Blue | 15420
15420
- Fast shipping by UPS, FEDEX or DHL
- Low stock - 1 item left
Vintage Bokhara Turkmen Rug
156 × 95 cm · Ivory, Red & Blue
A vintage Bokhara from the Turkmen weaving tradition — hand-knotted in wool with the repeating gul medallion pattern on a clear ivory ground.
Provenance and Design Heritage
The Turkmen are a Turkic people whose ancestral lands span present-day Turkmenistan, northern Iran and northern Afghanistan. Their rug-knotting tradition is one of the oldest and most distinctive in Central Asia, defined by an unmistakable design vocabulary: the gul — a small octagonal or diamond medallion repeated in disciplined rows across the field. Different Turkmen tribes use different gul forms, and a knowledgeable eye can identify a piece's tribal lineage from the gul shape alone. Bokhara (Bukhara) is historically the great market city through which Turkmen rugs reached the wider world; the name has come to denote the broader Turkmen design family in the international rug trade.
This piece was hand-knotted in the Bokhara tradition from 100% wool on a cotton foundation, in the 1970s–80s. The composition follows the classical Bokhara vocabulary: disciplined rows of stepped guls down the field, framed by symmetrical multi-band borders. It is in good vintage condition, professionally inspected and washed.
Colour and Composition
The composition is built on a clear ivory ground carrying a column of stepped diamond guls drawn in red, navy-black and bright sky-blue with orange and ivory detail. A soft old-rose main border carries floral rosette guls in orange, ivory and black, flanked by several narrow guard borders of orange, black and ivory zigzag vine. The colours are clear and confident rather than faded — the bright sky-blue highlights in particular give the disciplined Turkmen drawing real liveliness. Beige wool fringes finish the ends.
Presence in the Room
At 156 × 95 cm (1.5 m²) this is a focused small format. Three contexts in which the vintage Bokhara reaches its full effect:
- Bedside or beneath an armchair: The small format and the rhythmic gul pattern make this a natural companion in a personal space.
- Hallway or entrance: The disciplined repeating pattern reads beautifully in a corridor or small entry, welcoming visitors with quiet craft.
- Office or study: Beneath a single chair or desk, the structural pattern reads as a measured, calm anchor.
Specifications
| Provenance | Turkmen tradition (Bokhara design family) |
| Design | Classical gul medallion pattern in disciplined rows |
| Weave | Hand-knotted |
| Material (pile) | 100% wool |
| Material (foundation) | 100% cotton |
| Dimensions | 156 × 95 cm (approx. 3.1 × 5.1 ft) |
| Area | 1.5 m² (small format) |
| Era | Vintage, 1970s–80s |
| Colours | Ivory ground, red, navy, bright sky-blue, orange, old rose |
| Condition | Good vintage condition, professionally inspected and washed |
| Underfloor heating | Suitable |
| Reference | #15420 |
Responsible Sourcing · Label STEP
Djoharian is a Label STEP certified dealer for fair-trade knotted rugs — a commitment to dignified working conditions and against child labour in rug production. Visit the Label STEP entry for Djoharian Teppiche →
Djoharian — Since 1967
With roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran and more than five decades of experience in the international rug trade, Djoharian has specialised in antique, designer and collector rugs since 1967.
Service and Delivery
Every piece in the Djoharian Collection is expertly inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main, professionally washed and shipped with a certificate of authenticity. We offer secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured, and personal consultation in our showroom or by video call.
Shipping Costs & Delivery Times
"Secure, worldwide insured transit for your masterpieces."
International Rates
-
Germany (1–4 Days) Over 100.00 EUR: Free ShippingCart 0.00–100.00 EUR: 7.95 EUR
-
Europe (Eurozone) (1–4 Days) Over 100.00 EUR: Free ShippingBelgium, Estonia, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech RepublicCart 0.00–100.00 EUR: 16.50 EUR
-
Denmark (1–4 Days) Over 1,500.00 KR: Free ShippingCart 0.00–1,500.00 KR: 120.00 KR
-
USA (1–4 Days) Over 100.00 USD: Free ShippingCart 0.00–100.00 USD: 15.00 USD
-
Canada (1–4 Days) Over 500.00 CAD: Free ShippingCart 0.00–500.00 CAD: 65.00 CAD
-
Saudi Arabia (4–8 Days) Over 2,200.00 SAR: Free ShippingCart 0.00–2,200.00 SAR: 250.00 SAR
-
Singapore (4–8 Days) Over 2,500.00 SGD: Free Shipping0.00–500.00 SGD: 85.00 SGD | 500.00–2,500.00 SGD: 150.00 SGD
-
South Africa (By Weight in EUR)Up to 10kg: 110.00 | 15kg: 125.00 | 20kg: 145.00 | 30kg: 185.00
40kg: 200.00 | 50kg: 225.00 | 60kg: 235.00 | 70kg: 285.00
We ship worldwide. For an individual shipping offer to countries not listed, please contact us.
Customs & Export Information
Purchases above EUR 1,000.00 must be declared to the German Customs office. Please allow two additional business days for processing the Export Declaration Form prior to shipment.
EU Customers: All items are shipped from our gallery in Bavaria, Germany. Sales to customers within the European Union include VAT; no customs duties apply.
Non-EU Customers: Sales to destinations outside the EU do not include German VAT or international customs duties. Any import taxes or duties charged by the destination country are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Customs clearance is handled by the shipping company; any applicable fees will be collected upon or before delivery.
Payment Options
We offer the following secure payment methods:
- Bank Transfer: Secure SEPA / EU Standard transfer (on request)
- Shopify Payments: Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, UnionPay, Klarna, Google/Apple Pay, iDEAL, EPS, Bancontact
- In-Store: Cash payment upon collection from our gallery
Returns & Exchanges
The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs. Please refer to our full policies:
To Right of Withdrawal
