PRODUCT INFORMATION
 
Vintage  Caucasian, Afghan soumak kilim of an all over lattice design in a earth tone palette.
Dating from the 60s
 
The soumak kilim made in Afghanistan, the weave is fine with excellent soft colours. 
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.).
In addition to having an interesting history, these rugs offer great value with designs that rival any handmade piece
Soumak rugs are generally very finely woven and feature richly detailed motifs. 

Traditionally, these spectacular flat-weave carpets are decorated with ancient symbols, and geometric animals. 
Many of these geometric patterns and tribal symbols are associated with the Shahsavan tribe.

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. However, they are also stronger than kilims.
 
Condition:
Very good vintage condition.
We recommend to be cleaned professionally
 
Dimensions:
178 cm wide (174 without fringes)
120 cm depth