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Genuine Russian Antique Bukhara — photograph 1

Iran · Medallion

Genuine Russian Antique Bukhara

£1,595£2,250In stock, ready to ship

A truly special genuine antique Russian Bukhara — not merely a rug, but a hand-woven heirloom carrying the artistry, tradition and quiet grandeur of its era. Woven in Russia over six to eight months by master craftspeople, this piece was created from the finest hand-spun wool — chosen for its exceptional softness, natural richness and legendary durability. Decades of gentle age have only deepened its beauty, yielding a sumptuous, velvety pile that feels wonderfully soft underfoot and glows with a warm, mellow patina that no new rug can match. The deep, rich antique crimson field is graced with elegant rows of the iconic elephant-foot medallions — each one rendered with the extra density, precision and subtle detail that distinguishes Russian Bukharas from all others. In warm terracotta, amber and aged gold, these timeless motifs flow down the rug, while delicate tribal stars and fine floral sprigs fill every space, lending the design a sense of both grandeur and intimacy. Broad, intricately worked borders frame the composition in layers of indigo, ivory and cream — each band telling its own quiet story in repeating patterns passed down through generations. At approximately six feet by four feet, this is a perfectly versatile size — equally at home as a statement piece in a study or drawing room, a warm welcome in a hallway, or a cherished centrepiece in a bedroom. It has already stood the test of time and remains in wonderful condition — tight, dense and strong — ready to bring warmth, character and heritage to your home for many decades more. A rare find, an original antique, and a piece that will not only grace your floors but also become a treasured part of your family’s story.

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Specification

Origin
Iran
Region
Russia — Antique
Knot density
approx. 140 KPSI
Dimensions
170 × 120 cm
Material
Wool
Pattern
Medallion
Time on the loom
approx. 8 months

Where it was woven

Russia — Antique

Iran · hand-knotted on a vertical loom

Look closer

Count the knots yourself

This piece is woven at approx. 140 knots per square inch, which works out at approx. 442,681 knots in total — every one tied by hand, over approx. 8 months.

How that is worked out: 67 in × 47 in × 140 knots per sq. in. ≈ 442,681 — that is 170 × 120 cm converted to inches, because knot density is counted per square inch.

Magnify past 13× and the field stops being a picture and becomes what it actually is: rows of individual knots, each one a decision about colour made at a particular moment.

The same test works in the shop, on any rug, with no equipment. We wrote up how to do it in the back of the rug tells you everything.

1.0×120 cm across
Scroll or drag the slider to magnify. Past 13× the field resolves into the individual knots, at this rug’s true density — no two are quite the same colour.

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