Evanston, IL
Details
- Dimensions
- 3′10″ × 6′2″ and 1.0″ thick
- Styles
- Tribal
- Rug Construction
- Hand Knotted
- Pattern
- Geometric
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Textile
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- Excellent. Excellent. less
- Description
- Soumak rugs or Sumak, construction technique is flat-weave. They are strong and exceptionally durable. Unlike kilims, Soumak rugs are not … more Soumak rugs or Sumak, construction technique is flat-weave. They are strong and exceptionally durable. Unlike kilims, Soumak rugs are not reversible because non-clipped yarns are left on the back. The wefts are used to produce decorative patterns. Are generally very finely woven and feature richly detailed motifs. Traditionally, these spectacular flat-weave rugs are decorated with ancient symbols, tiny birds and geometric animals. Many of these geometric patterns and tribal symbols are associated with the Shahsavan tribe. less
Evanston, IL
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