Soumak carpet (64)

Soumak flatwoven carpet from eastern Caucasus,Kuba district,west coast of the Caspian Sea

Age: circa 1880

Dimensions: 9′.9"x9′.0" (297×274 cm)

This square carpet in soumak wrapping technique presents three classic medallions on a red ground with yellow secondaries and an implicit inner border of Harshang palmettes.The zig zag design dark brown main border discreetly surrounds the field and is flanked by ivory minor borders.A red and dark brown wave or running dog outermost border surrounds the whole.The colors are fantastic and the weave is firm.At each end is a kilim finishing followed by a knotted warp net.The condition is fair but some holes and wear need attention.