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Vintage Caucasian Geometric All-Over Shield Design Sumak Rug

$1,786.97
£1,310
€1,830VAT Included
CA$2,461.46
A$2,493.32
CHF 1,431.62
MX$30,230.81
NOK 16,612.06
SEK 16,909.16
DKK 11,438.37

About the Item

During the 1980's there was a great resurgence of interest towards antique weavings. This prompted many innovations in the development of contemporary carpets, paying close attention towards replicating the original patterns of antique rugs as well as employing hand-spun, vegetable-dyed wool. One of the leading projects from that period was a partnership between the Russian government and the L. Kelaty Ltd. company, who was a leading rug importer based in London, and who commissioned a series of Sumak wool flat-weaves to be woven in Russian Azerbaijan according to the specifications of the antique originals. This example shows an infinite repeat pattern of shield-like, directional motifs, on a field embellished by a plethora of small geometric elements characteristic of the historical Caucasian textile art. The extremely fine quality of weaving attests to the huge commitment which was placed at the time towards the revival of this ancient weaving tradition.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 74.81 in (190 cm)Length: 102.37 in (260 cm)
  • Style:
    Sumak (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1985
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Alberto Levi Gallery 015611stDibs: LU954940489192

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