This is a Bokhara rug, named after the Bukhara region of Uzbekistan. Located on the Silk Road, the city has long served as a center of trade, scholarship, culture, and religion. These factors give these rugs a rich history, and they are one of the most popular handmade rugs in the world. Types of Bokhara rugs include Salor, Tekke, Yomud, Beshir, Ersari, Khina, Pinde, Indian, and Pakistan Bokharas.