How were these flatweaves used originally?

Nomadic and village communities utilised these flatweaves for multiple domestic purposes, ranging from floor coverings and tent furnishings to transport bags. Items like saddle bags and sofreh served specific functional roles in daily nomadic life before entering the collector market as decorative textiles.

What is a soumak weave?

Soumak is a flatweaving technique where coloured weft threads wrap around the vertical warp threads in a herringbone or braided pattern. This method produces a sturdier, thicker textile than a standard kilim and leaves floating threads on the reverse side.

How do I care for a wool flatweave?

Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating brush roll prevents dust and grit from settling into the wool fibres. Professional specialist cleaning is recommended for washing, and placing a quality rug underlay beneath the textile prevents slipping and reduces wear.

Are natural dyes easy to spot?

Natural and vegetable dyes display a characteristic softness and variation in tone that chemical dyes rarely replicate. Indigo blues and madder reds derived from plants interact with wool to develop a rich patina as the textile ages.

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Navy wool flatweave rugs and textiles offer the rich patterns of tribal weaving traditions, bringing historic craftsmanship and durable floor coverings into modern rooms.