Antique Caucasian Soumakh Carpet Room Size

19th century

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is a very fine example of an antique Soumakh carpet from the Caucusus region which dates from around 1890. The Soumakh technique creates a flat weave tapestry type of carpet which is both beautiful and strong. This carpet has beautifully muted colour palette with soft terracotta and indigo being the main colours. The terracotta field has repeat medallion pattern of stylised geometric flowerheads enclosed by pretty zigzag borders. The carpet is in extremely good condition for its age with a few very light wear areas, complete ends and selvedges.

It is a really good room size measuring 366 cms by 216 cms.

UK delivery is £20 or you are most welcome to collect.

Physical Dimensions

Height

366cm (144.09")

Width

216cm (85.04")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA522664

Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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Description

This is a very fine example of an antique Soumakh carpet from the Caucusus region which dates from around 1890.

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The Soumakh technique creates a flat weave tapestry type of carpet which is both beautiful and strong.

Rams Head Antiques

This carpet has beautifully muted colour palette with soft terracotta and indigo being the main colours. The terracotta field has repeat medallion pattern of stylised geometric flowerheads enclosed by pretty zigzag borders. The carpet is in extremely good condition for its age with a few very light wear areas, complete ends and selvedges.

It is a really good room size measuring 366 cms by 216 cms.

UK delivery is £20 or you are most welcome to collect.