Turkmen Bokhara Rug Repair - before pictures

One of our recent rug restoration projects was on a Turkmen Bokhara rug.  Bokhara rugs are handknotted in various regions, including in areas in Turkmenistan, Uzbekhistan, Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.  Arguably, the highest quality Bokhara rugs are woven in present day Turkmenistan and Uzbekhistan.  Bokhara rugs are predominantly red in color and feature a recurring motif known as "gul," which in Turkish means "rose."  

This Bokhara rug (sometimes spelled Bukara or Bukhara) was in fine condition with only one area damaged.  The damage was caused by a household pet.  The picture above shows the damage from the front side of the rug; the picture below shows the same damaged area from the back side of the rug.  In days that follow, we will share the step-by-step process of our repair of this beautiful Bokhara rug.  --www.traditionalrugrepair.com