








Antique Sumak Area Rug (6' x 10')
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One-of-a-kind rugs, 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Free shipping from the USA, delivered in just a few days.
One-of-a-kind rugs, 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Free shipping from the USA, delivered in just a few days.
Dimensions: 6'10" x 10'7" (208 cm x 323 cm).
Circa: 1900.
This antique circa 1900 Sumak rug is a handmade, one-of-a-kind Caucasian flatweave distinguished by its bold tribal geometry and richly layered, collector-worthy drawing. The rust field is animated by a vertical sequence of hooked medallions, ivory latch-hook devices, and finely detailed motifs in indigo, camel, and soft aqua, all framed by a striking geometric border that underscores its graphic presence. Its intricate craftsmanship and time-softened palette make it an ideal statement piece for a living room, dining room, or office.
Faded warm tones of rust, indigo, ivory, camel, aqua, charcoal, taupe, and sienna, with a rust field.
Soumak (also Sumak or Soumakh) is a flatweave technique in which supplementary weft threads are wrapped around warp threads in a continuous forward-and-back motion, creating a smooth, slightly ridged surface with a characteristic herringbone texture on the reverse. The technique originated in the Caucasus and is named for the town of Shemakha in Azerbaijan.
Soumak rugs are woven across the Caucasus, Iran, and Central Asia, with the most celebrated antique examples coming from the Shirvan and Kuba districts. Their bold geometric designs — large medallions, star forms, animal and human figures — are rendered with a precision made possible by the technique's fine resolution. They wear exceptionally well and are prized both as floor coverings and wall hangings.























































