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Antique Soumak Carpet, Daghestan/kuba Region, Eastern Caucasus.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

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

19th century
Description

A truly magnificent, decorative Soumak carpet with wonderful, saturated, natural colours, woven in the environs of Daghestan and Kuba in the eastern Caucasus, during the second half nineteenth century.

Carpets woven in the soumak technique don't come much better than this one!

Size: 2.85m x 2.21m (9' 4" x 7' 3").

Physical Dimensions
Height
285cm (112.20")
Width
221cm (87.01")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Caucasian Soumak Carpet to the 1870s.

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SA1171269
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Description
A truly magnificent, decorative Soumak carpet with wonderful, saturated, natural colours, woven in the environs of Daghestan and Kuba in the eastern Caucasus, during the second half nineteenth century.

Carpets woven in the soumak technique don't come much better than this one!

Size: 2.85m x 2.21m (9' 4" x 7' 3").

Height
285cm (112.20")
Width
221cm (87.01")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Caucasian Soumak Carpet to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1171269
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/FL2
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets Profile Page

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An antique Caucasian Soumak carpet featuring geometric medallions in navy, yellow, and green across a rich brick red wool field with patterned borders.
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Archive I An antique Caucasian Soumak carpet featuring geometric medallions in navy, yellow, and green across a rich brick red wool field with patterned borders.

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

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An antique Caucasian Soumak carpet featuring geometric medallions in navy, yellow, and green across a rich brick red wool field with patterned borders.
Antique Soumak Carpet, Daghestan/Kuba Region, Eastern Caucasus.
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An antique Caucasian Soumak carpet featuring geometric medallions in navy, yellow, and green across a rich brick red wool field with patterned borders.
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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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