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...
Category
Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs
MaterialsWool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material