{"product_id":"huma-vintage-afghan-bokhara-design-rug","title":"Vintage Afghan Bokhara Design Rug — 1960s | 3'10\" x 5'10\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"pl-intro\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVintage Afghan Bokhara Design Rug\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hand-knotted wool and silk rug from Afghanistan, circa the 1960s, defined by seven horizontal bands of stylized crested birds, each band a small procession of five, set in shifting shades of rust, rose, brick red, and deep chocolate. It takes the Bokhara tradition somewhere playful, trading the classic gul for a field that reads like folk art. Explore more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/collections\/turkmen-bokhara-rugs\" title=\"Turkmen and Bokhara rugs\"\u003eTurkmen \u0026amp; Bokhara rugs collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===== QUICK SUMMARY (INTENT-LED) ===== --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pl-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage, circa 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Area rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wool and silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3'10\" × 5'10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach rug is handcrafted and preloved. Variations in size, contour, color, and pile height are natural characteristics of vintage handmade rugs and reflect their authenticity rather than defects.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .pl-hr{\n    border: 0;\n    border-top: 0.7px solid currentColor;\n    opacity: 0.2;\n    margin: 12px 0;\n  }\n  @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark){\n    .pl-hr{ opacity: 0.85; }\n  }\n\n  details.pl-row{ margin:0; padding:0; }\n\n  summary.pl-row-summary{\n    list-style:none;\n    cursor:pointer;\n    display:flex;\n    align-items:center;\n    justify-content:space-between;\n    gap:14px;\n    padding:0;\n    margin:0;\n  }\n  summary.pl-row-summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }\n\n  .pl-row-title{\n    margin:0;\n    padding:0;\n    line-height:1;\n    letter-spacing:0.02em;\n    text-transform:none;\n    font-weight:400;\n  }\n\n  .pl-row-icon{\n    font-size:22px;\n    line-height:1;\n    font-weight:200;\n  }\n  .pl-row-icon::before{ content:\"+\"; }\n  details[open] \u003e summary .pl-row-icon::before{ content:\"−\"; }\n\n  .pl-row-content{\n    padding:12px 0 14px;\n    margin:0;\n  }\n\n  .pl-row-content ul{\n    margin:0;\n    padding-left:18px;\n    line-height:1.7;\n  }\n  .pl-row-content li{ margin:6px 0; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven horizontal bands stack down the field of this vintage Afghan rug, each one carrying five crested birds with fanned, angular tails. Thirty-five in all, drawn in the confident, simplified line of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/blogs\/learn\/common-rug-motifs-explained#tribal\" title=\"common rug motifs\"\u003etribal\u003c\/a\u003e weaving, with tiny triangular motifs floating between them like seeds scattered on the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThin striped bars divide band from band, and the ground color shifts as you move down the rug: camel and salmon, deep chocolate, brick red, dusty rose. The rhythm is deliberate but never stiff, the way hand-drawn designs move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA main border of square tiles, each holding a key-like motif in red, rose, and navy, frames the field. Ivory and navy sawtooth guard stripes run inside and out, sharpening every edge. The natural wool and silk pile gives the palette a soft, warm depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 3'10\" × 5'10\", it is a versatile accent size for entryways, bedsides, reading nooks, and home offices, and its graphic bands make it just as striking hung on a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- HISTORY --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBokhara takes its name from Bukhara, the historic Silk Road city that was once a major market for Turkmen rugs. Over time, the name became a broad trade term for rugs woven in the Turkmen tradition, including those made in northern Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Bokhara design rugs repeat the octagonal gul across a red field. Afghan weavers also reworked the tradition, producing pieces with animals and birds drawn from a shared Central Asian vocabulary. Birds recur across tribal weaving in the region, often read as symbols of good fortune and happiness. This rug was woven in Afghanistan in the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurkmen and Bokhara rugs remain a favorite with collectors for their bold, recognizable design and durable wool. Learn more in our guide to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/blogs\/learn\/best-rug-styles-for-collectors#turkmen\" title=\"best rug styles for collectors\"\u003erug styles for collectors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- ABOUT THE NAME --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eAbout the Name\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuma\u003c\/strong\u003e is the legendary bird of Persian and Dari lore, a bird of fortune said never to touch the ground. Tradition holds that anyone its shadow falls on is blessed with good luck. In Afghanistan, Huma is also a cherished given name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name suits a rug that carries thirty-five birds across its field, every band a small flock of good fortune passing overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuma captures the Afghan Bokhara tradition at its most playful: rooted in Central Asian weaving, rich in color, and free to take flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- MATERIALS --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Composition\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural wool and silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage, preloved with mid pile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- CONDITION --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eCondition Details\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e this rug is preloved and has a mid pile, meaning the wool has worn down somewhat from its original height through years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos can't fully capture the depth of its color, which is richer in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rug has been professionally washed and treated, and was individually inspected before leaving our warehouse. It is ready for immediate in-home use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- CARE --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum gently using suction only. Avoid beater bars and rotating brushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a quality rug pad to improve stability and reduce movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotate periodically to encourage even wear. For deep cleaning, consult a professional rug specialist experienced with hand-knotted wool and silk rugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\" style=\"margin-bottom: -1.7em;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\" style=\"margin-top: 2em;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this a Bokhara design if it has birds instead of guls?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBokhara is a broad trade name for rugs woven in the Turkmen tradition of Afghanistan and the surrounding region. Most Bokhara design rugs feature repeating octagonal guls. This piece carries the Bokhara name but trades the gul for banded rows of birds, a pictorial take on the tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does mid pile mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wool has worn down somewhat from its original height through years of use, but it still has a soft, even surface. It is a natural part of a vintage rug's character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it ready for use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It has been professionally washed and treated and is ready for immediate placement in your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"Rugs \u0026amp; Vintage Area Rugs\" itemprop=\"category\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"Wool, Silk\" itemprop=\"material\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"Hand-knotted\" itemprop=\"productionMethod\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"Afghanistan\" itemprop=\"origin\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rugistan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47045668274359,"sku":"sku-43822160511205","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/7703\/8007\/files\/huma-1.jpg?v=1792183073","url":"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/products\/huma-vintage-afghan-bokhara-design-rug","provider":"Leonidas Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}