Vintage Kilim Afghan Soumak Rug 178 x 120cm

Vintage Caucasian, Afghan soumak kilim of an all over lattice design in a earth tone palette. Dating from the 60s The design is of a repeat star lattice style with multiple borders. Main colours are dark red, aubergine, soft ocrhe and black with beige background The rug is suitable for normal domestic use. Caucasian Soumak rugs are a traditional type of handmade Persian rug. Soumaks have a long history that dates back hundreds of years. Soumak refers to both a handmade style of the rug and a specific weaving technique. (These rugs weave using warp yarns which makes with pure wool or goat hair.). These rugs offer great value with designs that rival any handmade piece Traditionally, these spectacular flat-weave carpets are decorated with ancient symbols, and geometric animals. Soumak rugs (also spelled Sumak) – This construction technique produces a flat-weave rug that is thick, strong and exceptionally durable. Unlike kilims, Soumak rugs are not reversible because non-clipped yarns are left on the back. being stronger than kilims. Condition: Very good vintage condition. We recommend to be cleaned professionally Dimensions: 178 cm wide (174 without fringes) 120 cm depth...more

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