Nomadic Sumakh Kilim Rug, 1950s

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Caucasian Soumak Kilim Rug

Soumak rugs or Sumak, construction technique is flat-weave. They are strong and exceptionally durable. Unlike kilims, … Read more Caucasian Soumak Kilim Rug

Soumak rugs or Sumak, construction technique is flat-weave. They are strong and exceptionally durable. Unlike kilims, Soumak rugs are not reversible because non-clipped yarns are left on the back. The wefts are used to produce decorative patterns. Are generally very finely woven and feature richly detailed motifs. Traditionally, these spectacular flat-weave rugs are decorated with ancient symbols, tiny birds and geometric animals. Many of these geometric patterns and tribal symbols are associated with the Shahsavan tribe.

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Dimensions: 190x125
Color: Vegetable dyes
Material : Natural wool
Place of origin: west Afghanistan
Style : Hand-woven sumakh kilim
Condition : good

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