Antique Caucasian Soumak Carpet 19th Century

Name: Antique Soumak Carpet, Daghestan/kuba Region, Eastern Caucasus.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1171269
Price: 7500 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectRugs & Carpets
Period19th century
StyleCaucasian
MaterialWool
ColourBrick Red
MotifsGeometric medallions, stepped octagons, tribal borders
SizeH 285 cm (112 in) x W 221 cm (87 in)

This nineteenth-century antique Caucasian Soumak carpet originates from the Daghestan and Kuba region of the eastern Caucasus, dating from 1870. The piece is woven in wool with a rich brick red field and features saturated natural colours in navy, yellow, and green. Detailed ornamentation includes stepped octagons, geometric medallions, tribal borders, and fringed ends. The rug shows visible variations in tone across its field and minor wear consistent with its age and long history of use. Measuring 285 cm high by 221 cm wide, the carpet is suited for placement in a traditional English Country House interior setting on a floor surface.

FAQs

Soumak carpets originate from the Caucasus region and are renowned for their flatweave construction made using a supplementary weft-wrapping technique. Unlike pile carpets, they present a flat surface with characteristic loose threads remaining on the reverse side, often decorated with prominent geometric medallions and vibrant natural dyes.

Traditional Soumak textiles are woven using locally sourced, hand-spun wool for both the warp and the extra wrapping wefts. The technique involves wrapping coloured weft threads around warp pairs, producing a durable, smooth surface on the face and a thick, textured layer underneath.

Authentic pieces from the Eastern Caucasus typically exhibit fine, tight flatweaving, clear geometric iconography such as stepped octagons or stylized animal shapes, and soft colour variations resulting from natural vegetable dyes. Inspection of the reverse side reveals non-continuous loose structural threads unique to genuine Soumak weaving.

A vibrant flatweave carpet works as an anchoring focal point in minimalist or traditional interiors. Placing the rug on neutral floorings, such as oak boards or polished concrete, allows its saturated hues and geometric symmetry to complement contemporary or antique furnishings.

Vacuuming should be executed gently using a suction-only attachment without a rotating brush bar to prevent snagging the woven fibres. Direct sunlight should be avoided to prevent fading of natural dyes, and professional spot cleaning or rug restoration is recommended for soil removal.

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Antique Soumak Carpet, Daghestan/kuba Region, Eastern Caucasus.

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