Antique Caucasus Soumak Kilim Sumac Rug, Caucasian Sumak Natural Carpet

This is an old Soumak ( Sumak, Sumac ) Kilim from the Caucasus region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Of the four countries that make up the Caucasus, Azerbaijan produces the most kilims, and the land has a long history of weaving. The nomadic tribes wove kilims and carpets as well as a wide range of storage bags and sacks, such as saffrash, khurgin and chula, and donkey and horse trappings. Smaller bags for salt, utensils, and other items are also common. Not only are the Azerbaijani weavers prolific, but they also employ many techniques at the loom. These include slitweave- known locally by the word kilim, warp-faced patterning (jajim), supplementary weft (zili), weft wrapping (popularly known as soumak), and extra weft wrapping (verneh). Furthermore, flatweaves are defined by regional names such as palas and shadda, so it is possible to ascribe a variety of weaving names to particular provenances as follows: soumaks are made in Kuba, palas, and kilims in Hajikabul, zili in Khizy, verneh and zili in Kazakh, shadda, verneh and zili in Barda, jajim in Agjabedi, and palas and kilims in Jabrail. Soumak weave is a technique in which weft threads are added to a plain weave fabric, and one or two warp threads are wound from the front to the back. The resulting kilim is denser and firmer, giving it a unique feel and look. This technique is commonly used in the Caucasus region. Soumak has a very beautiful contrast between orange that shines like the sun, deep purple-tinged indigo, and astringent dark red. You can also see the unevenly dyed abrage in this Soumak, which is like a magic carpet with an oriental atmosphere. Features of the Caucasian kilim, such as the unique cosmic geometric floral pattern, are also found in this Soumak which has a bright look, but it also has a faded and textured feel, so it can be used in a good old atmosphere. The woven fabric is particularly solid, so it is recommended for use in a solid living room or under a dining table without moving or twisting. A nice kilim under a long wooden dining table.

This is a large, Caucasian Old Kilim from the Kuba (Quba) region with a red geometric medallion and beautiful color composition. This Kilim is from Kuba, a city in Azerbaijan in the...

This is a large, Caucasian Old Kilim from the Kuba region with a red background and beautiful color composition. This Kilim is from Kuba, a city in Azerbaijan in the Caucasus regi...

This is a unique, Caucasian Old Kilim from the Kuba (Quba) region with three medallions, rare embroidery, and beautiful color composition. This Kilim is from Kuba, a city in Azerbai...

Featuring red and blue colorways in a geometric repeat central design which is enclosed by a triple layer highly detailed border. This high-quality area rug was hand knotted in the 1880s with hand-spun, vegetable-dyed wool and cotton, by some of the finest rug artisans. Perfect for any modern or traditional interiors, bedrooms, living rooms or even entryways, this rug is sure to uplift any room it is introduced to. Handmade carpet Caucasian Sumakh Kilim rug...

Antique Caucasian Soumak (Sumak) Kilim Size: 3'5" x 6'1" Origin: Caucasus (likely Shirvan / Kuba region influence) Date: Circa late 19th. Structure: Flatweave Soumak technique, wool ...

This piece was woven by hand in Afghanistan in 1950 with an elegant tribal medallion design in accents of cream and blue on a rust background. Woven with great intricacy in a symmetrical pattern, the central design is then framed by a repeat pattern motif border with a cream background. Both the colour palette and the Traditional Design in this piece make it the perfect accent piece. Soumak rugs have no pile as they are woven with flat-weave techniques, however, unlike Kilims Soumaks are not reversible. Soumak rugs have been used for generations due to their hardwearing nature. Constructed with Fine wool which is hand-spun and organically dyed with vegetable dyes, creating vivid, natural colours. These handwoven wool area rugs are suitable for both contemporary and Classic interior styles. Suitable for use as a bedroom rug, living room rug, kitchen rug...

Beautiful Antique Tribal Soumak Caucasian Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Caucasian Rug, Circa Date: 1900 – Size: 8 ft 3 in x 9 ft 7 in (2.51 m x 2.92 m).