Bokhara Royal Tekke handknotted The trellis motif is a

The trellis motif is a traditional element and can be found in designs from all periods but Morris took the motif and made it his own

In contrast to rugs woven with synthetic colors

This tapestry made via hand-block printing is created in the style of mille-fleurs and is known as "The Lady and the Unicorn"

as seen in this fine brick red example

There are earlier references to carpets being woven in France before the seventeenth century

Bokhara Royal Tekke handknotted The trellis motif is aRoyal Bokharas, also called Tekke Bokharas since the mid 19th century, are what most people imagine when we refer to Bokharas in general. They are similar to Mauri Bokharas, with their symmetrical columns of elephants foot motifs (gul designs), but are distinguished by the addition of butterfly shaped figures that alternate within guls. These rugs are one of the most popular types of hand knotted carpets in the world due to their soft and silky feel