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Antique Soumak Carpet, Lesghi Region, South Daghestan, Eastern Caucasus.
For sale by Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
for sale €2,925     $3,175
£2,500
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

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Antique Soumak Carpet, Lesghi Region, South Daghestan, Eastern Caucasus.

1900 - 1920
Description

A most attractive Soumak carpet in very good overall condition with just a few minor repairs.

Woven in soumak technique in the Lesghi area of South Daghestan in the eastern Caucasus around 1900, the simple use of natural reds and blues makes for a handsome and decorative carpet.

Size: 3.80m x 2.20m (12' 6" x 7' 3")

Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Caucasian Soumak Rug to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 09712641
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Traditional Soumak weft-wrapping weave: regional hand craftsmanship.
Bands of varying shade across the blue ground: hand-dyed batch abrash.
Stepped medallions and running-dog border: characteristic Eastern Caucasian tribal design.
Softened pile and natural handle: domestic use over time.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
380cm (149.61")
Width
220cm (86.61")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244663
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2295
Dealers Notes

Viewing by appointment only.

Description
A most attractive Soumak carpet in very good overall condition with just a few minor repairs.
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Woven in soumak technique in the Lesghi area of South Daghestan in the eastern Caucasus around 1900, the simple use of natural reds and blues makes for a handsome and decorative carpet.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Size: 3.80m x 2.20m (12' 6" x 7' 3")

Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Caucasian Soumak Rug to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09712641
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Traditional Soumak weft-wrapping weave: regional hand craftsmanship.
Bands of varying shade across the blue ground: hand-dyed batch abrash.
Stepped medallions and running-dog border: characteristic Eastern Caucasian tribal design.
Softened pile and natural handle: domestic use over time.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
380cm (149.61")
Width
220cm (86.61")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244663
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2295
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 wool carpet featuring geometric medallions in shades of red, magenta, and indigo blue with fringed ends.
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Archive I An antique Caucasian Soumak wool carpet featuring geometric medallions in shades of red, magenta, and indigo blue with fringed ends.

Antique Soumak Carpet, Lesghi Region, South Daghestan, Eastern Caucasus.

Archive II An antique Caucasian Soumak wool carpet featuring geometric medallions in shades of red, magenta, and indigo blue with fringed ends. View II
Archive III An antique Caucasian Soumak wool carpet featuring geometric medallions in shades of red, magenta, and indigo blue with fringed ends. View III
Archive IV An antique Caucasian Soumak wool carpet featuring geometric medallions in shades of red, magenta, and indigo blue with fringed ends. View IV
Archive V An antique Caucasian Soumak wool carpet featuring geometric medallions in shades of red, magenta, and indigo blue with fringed ends. View V
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
Location
North Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rugmac
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 119
Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique Caucasian Soumak wool carpet featuring geometric medallions in shades of red, magenta, and indigo blue with fringed ends.
Antique Soumak Carpet, Lesghi Region, South Daghestan, Eastern Caucasus.
Ref: SA1244663
An antique Caucasian Soumak wool carpet featuring geometric medallions in shades of red, magenta, and indigo blue with fringed ends.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRug
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleCaucasian
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed and Blue
  • MotifsGeometric medallions, Lesghi stars, Flat weave, Fringed ends
  • SizeH 380 cm (150 in) x W 220 cm (87 in)

This antique Soumak carpet originates from the Lesghi region of South Daghestan in the eastern Caucasus, dating from around 1900. Woven from wool using a traditional flat-weave soumak technique, the piece displays a distinct Caucasian style characterised by repeating geometric medallions, Lesghi stars, and prominent fringed ends. The palette centres on rich shades of red, magenta, and indigo blue, creating a vibrant pattern across the surface with minimal signs of minor wear and repair. The carpet measures 380 cm high by 220 cm wide. Suitable for placement on the floor in a living room, study, or bedroom, the rug provides a practical and decorative anchor for interior schemes with a Glastonbury Boho vibe. The dense wool construction and traditional geometric motifs add warmth and texture to interior spaces, functioning well with both modern and period furnishings. The natural red and blue tones complement diverse interior colour palettes, while the flat-weave construction ensures durability for daily use in domestic environments.

FAQs

Soumak carpets are flat-woven tribal textiles originating from the Caucasus region, characterised by a supplementary weft-wrapping technique that leaves a smooth patterned face and unclipped yarn ends on the reverse.

Traditional Caucasian Soumak rugs are woven using natural hand-spun wool for both the structural warp and decorative weft threads, dyed using dyes derived from plants and minerals.

Authentic Daghestan Soumak rugs feature geometric medallions, Lesghi star patterns, flat-weave construction without pile, and loose yarn ends visible on the underside.

Designers position geometric Caucasian flatweaves over neutral wooden floors or stone flagstones to add visual texture, geometric pattern, and contrasting colour to modern or period spaces.

Vacuum gently using suction only without a rotating beater bar, address spills immediately by blotting with clean cold water, and utilize a high-quality rug underlay to prevent slippage and fibre friction.
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