Black and Rose Fil Pai Elephant's Foot Gül, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Only one available — one-of-a-kind.
A near-black field carrying ten large octagonal güls in two columns — the fil pai or elephant's foot, the outsized emblem of the Turkmen main-carpet tradition. Each octagon holds a stepped star medallion in rose, salmon and cream, and a fine tracery links them so the dark ground survives mainly inside the octagons themselves. The framing is exceptionally deep: a dozen or more narrow bands of rosettes, crosses and dogtooth in rose and tan, occupying nearly as much of the rug as the field.
Hand-knotted in wool at 9/16 quality. The scale is the point — a standard Bokhara of this size carries forty or more small güls, where this one gives the whole field to ten, so the design reads bold at a distance rather than as texture. At 151×234cm this is a compact rug, suited to a study, a bedroom or in front of a fireplace. A near-black ground is the practical choice for a space that gets real use.
- Type: Hand-knotted pile rug
- Material: 100% wool
- Quality: 9/16
- Design: Fil pai elephant's foot gül
- Size: 151×234cm (4'11"×7'8") — Small
- Colour: Near-black and rose
- SKU: I101127
- One-of-a-kind: Yes
100% wool pile, hand-knotted at 9/16 quality, with a natural fringe at both ends. Wool is resilient and forgiving underfoot.
The near-black ground hides everyday marks well but shows lint and pale fibres more than it shows dirt. A small rug concentrates its wear rather than spreading it, so a rug pad and regular rotation matter more here than on a room-sized piece.
The güls here are called fil pai, elephant's foot, and the name is about scale. A Bokhara of this size would normally carry forty or more small güls in five or six columns; this one gives the entire field to ten large octagons in two columns, so each is roughly four times the usual size. That single decision changes what the rug does in a room — a small-gül Bokhara reads as an even texture from across the floor, while this reads as a bold arrangement of ten distinct shapes. It is worth distinguishing from the Jaldar, which is the other gül design people confuse it with: a Jaldar gül is an angular stepped diamond set in staggered rows, where these are flat-sided octagons in straight columns. Note also the borders. There are a dozen or more narrow bands, taking up nearly as much of the rug as the field itself, which is unusual even by Turkmen standards and is part of why a compact rug like this feels substantial.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping We offer free shipping on all orders within Japan. Each rug is carefully rolled, wrapped, and shipped fully insured. Orders are dispatched within 1 to 2 business days, with tracking sent as soon as your order ships. Delivery within Japan typically takes 2 to 5 business days.
Returns We accept returns within 7 days of delivery. Items must be unused and in their original condition. To start a return, contact our customer support. For a defective or incorrectly shipped item, we cover the return cost and arrange a replacement or refund. For returns due to personal preference such as size, colour, or a change of mind, return shipping is paid by the customer.
