1) Regular rotation (every 6 months)
Why?

• Even wear (prevents worn pathways).
• Protects from UV rays (fading) and oxidation (natural dyes).
• Extends lifespan (50 to 100 years without loss of beauty).

2) Spot cleaning (gentle method)
With Marseille soap (no chemicals!)

• Absorb excess:
  For liquids: gently scrape with a spoon (do not rub).
  Avoid spreading the stain.
  
• Apply soap:
  Dip a block of Marseille soap in lukewarm water.
  Rub the stain in circular motions, let sit for 5 min.
  
• Rinse and dry:
  Wipe with a damp cloth (clear water).
  Elevate the rug (on a chair) for air drying.
  Tip: Use a fan (avoid direct sun).

⚠️ Avoid:

• Abrasive sponges or hard brushes.
• Bleach, ammonia (destroy fibers and dyes).

3) Drying: the key to preventing mold and moths
Risks of improper drying:

• Musty odors, white spots (mineral salts).
• Deformation and proliferation of dust mites/moths.

Best practices:

• Dry flat or elevated (no folding).
• Aerate both sides of the rug.
• Avoid residual moisture (dryer or fan if necessary).

4) Rugs & pets: tailored advice

Discover our tips for harmonious coexistence:
👉 Click here to read our expert advice

Need professional care?

At BABA RUG, our expert artisans take care of your rugs:

• Deep cleaning.
• Custom stain removal and repair.
• Personalized advice to preserve their brilliance.

Contact us:

• Phone: 09 83 89 37 22
• Online: Make an appointment

Free delivery

• Free standard delivery in 4 to 6 business days.
• Our rugs are shipped quickly so you can enjoy them without delay.

Free returns

• You have 60 days to return your rug, free of charge.
• Returns are simple and stress-free: we cover the return shipping costs.

👉 Find out more about our delivery and returns policy

Where do they come from?
They get their name from the city of the same name in Uzbekistan. Unlike other Persian and Asian cities, which have lent their names to specific weaving styles or types of carpets, Bukhara has never been a concentrated production center. Instead, the city of Bukhara, due to its strategic location near the borders with Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan, established itself as the most important commercial center in the region.

What are the different styles of Bukhara carpets?
The Royal Bukhara (the finest and densest Bukhara carpets), the Princess Bukhara (less fine than the Royal Bokhara, often square in shape), and the Tekke Bokhara (These carpets are made by the most powerful Turkmen nomadic tribe in Southern Turkestan).

What are their characteristics?
Bukhara carpets have a clear link to tribal tradition. The colors, symbols, and construction techniques are typical of carpets produced in this region. The classic Bukhara carpet, made of pure sheep's wool and with an intense red coloring, immediately catches the eye and becomes the centerpiece of the room. These different origins have a great similarity between them. Their designs are always very symmetrical, mainly composed of octagonal motifs.

How do you recognize a true Bukhara carpet?
The colorations are almost exclusively in the range of red shades: rosy red, brown, burgundy, ruby, mahogany; sometimes also in the hazel beige range, all of it almost tone-on-tone, but always set with ivory white and sometimes yellow and blue.

Invite Uzbekistan into the heart of your home, explore our collection today and let yourself be seduced by the beauty and magic of handmade Bukhara carpets, an invaluable treasure for your interior. All our Bukhara carpets are sold with their certificate of origin.