Vintage Pakistani Bokhara Carpet — 1980s | 10'1" x 14'3"

The Rehmat features extremely detailed, multi-column and multi-row gul medallions worked in tight, fine repetition across the full field—an execution often called the "elephant's footprint," though the motifs are in fact geometric floral forms rather than literal depictions. To learn more about this and other recurring rug symbols, see our guide to common rug motifs.

The pile is exceptionally plush and soft, woven from long-stapled wool that renders a silk-like sheen and high luster. This gives the rug a distinctive light-and-dark dynamic as viewing angle shifts, a hallmark of superior wool quality and dense, precise knotting. The palette is deep and grounded: black, terra cotta, ivory, oxidized copper green, and chestnut come together across the medallion field and border.

At 10'1" x 14'3", the Rehmat is a substantial statement piece, ideal for formal living rooms, dining rooms, and other large-format interiors where its intricacy and sheen can command the room.

The Bokhara style originates in the gul-medallion weavings of Turkmen tribal confederations across Central Asia, historically traded through the markets of Bukhara. As demand for the pattern grew, weaving centers in Pakistan began producing rugs in this spirit, refining the gul motif into the dense, fine, multi-row compositions seen here.

Woven circa the 1980s, the Rehmat reflects this Pakistani interpretation at a high level of craft—made in the spirit of centuries-old carpets, with an emphasis on knot density, wool quality, and finish. Explore this lineage further in our guide to the best rug styles for collectors.

Rehmat means "mercy," "grace," or "blessing" in Urdu.

The name reflects the rug's warmth and generosity of scale—a large-format piece meant to be lived with and passed down, its rich tones and high sheen bringing a graceful presence to any room it fills.

Rehmat captures the Bokhara tradition at its most accomplished: precise, luminous, and woven with evident skill and care.

• Primary material: Long-stapled wool
• Construction: Hand-knotted
• Dye method: Traditional dyes, high sheen and luster
• Foundation: Traditional woven foundation
• Condition: Vintage condition, like-new with full original pile height

Like-new condition, with original full pile height maintained evenly across the entire rug.

Original side cord selvages are fully intact. Sides and ends are fully secured.

Recently professionally cleaned and ready for immediate in-home use.

Vacuum gently using suction only. Avoid rotating brushes or beater bars.

Use a quality rug pad to reduce movement and protect the pile's sheen.

Rotate periodically to encourage even wear. For deep cleaning, consult a professional experienced with fine wool carpets.

Is this rug Turkmen or Turkmenistan-made?
No. This is a vintage Pakistani carpet woven in the Bokhara style, a design tradition rooted in Turkmen gul motifs but produced in Pakistan circa the 1980s.

What is the "elephant's footprint" pattern?
It's a nickname for the repeating gul medallion—in reality a geometric floral design, not a literal footprint.

Is it ready for use?
Yes. It has been professionally cleaned and is in like-new condition with full original pile height.