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Dimensions: 6'3" x 8'6" (191 cm x 259 cm).
Circa: 1900.
This antique Sumak rug, woven circa 1900, is a handmade, one-of-a-kind Caucasian flatweave distinguished by its bold lattice of hooked diamonds and richly drawn tribal motifs. The saturated rust field and sky blue medallion chain are framed by a striking geometric border, giving the piece exceptional visual rhythm and collector appeal. A characterful statement piece for a living room, dining room, or office.
Muted warm tones of rust, sky blue, ivory, charcoal, camel, burgundy, slate, and taupe, 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.















































