







Antique Sumak Area Rug (8' x 9')
Dimensions: 8'5" x 9'0" (257 cm x 274 cm).
Circa: 1890.
This antique Caucasian Sumak rug, dated circa 1890, is a handmade, one-of-a-kind textile distinguished by its richly patterned field and bold tribal geometry. The red ground is animated by a vertical sequence of hooked medallions, angular latticework, and finely drawn border motifs in navy, ivory, and sky blue, showcasing the crisp decorative character collectors prize in Sumak weaving. Its intricate all-over composition and strong graphic presence make it an ideal centerpiece for a living room, dining room, or office.
Muted warm tones of rust, navy, ivory, sky blue, camel, and crimson, with a rust field.
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Buy with confidence: One-of-a-kind rugs, accurately described, 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Free shipping on every order.
Buy with confidence: One-of-a-kind rugs, accurately described, 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Free shipping on every order.
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.
Dimensions: 8'5" x 9'0" (257 cm x 274 cm).
Circa: 1890.
This antique Caucasian Sumak rug, dated circa 1890, is a handmade, one-of-a-kind textile distinguished by its richly patterned field and bold tribal geometry. The red ground is animated by a vertical sequence of hooked medallions, angular latticework, and finely drawn border motifs in navy, ivory, and sky blue, showcasing the crisp decorative character collectors prize in Sumak weaving. Its intricate all-over composition and strong graphic presence make it an ideal centerpiece for a living room, dining room, or office.
Muted warm tones of rust, navy, ivory, sky blue, camel, and crimson, with a rust field.










































