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ANATOLIAN SOUMAK KILIM RUG
ANATOLIAN SOUMAK KILIM RUG
Beautiful vintage Anatolian Soumak area rug with intricate animal motif design. Soumak rugs are painstakingly handmade by wrapping weft threads around the warp threads of a flat-woven kilim rug to create a rich, detailed, slightly raised, embroidery-like design.
FEATURES
wool warp and weft
flat-weave front with loose warp embroidered threads on back
rich naturally dyed colors
traditional Caucasian animal motifs and symbols
fringed ends
CONDITION
Selected for character and history. Irregularities in weaving consistent with a hand woven piece. Edge binding has some wear. Worn/frayed corners. Overall, great vintage condition with no holes, stains or color bleeding.
MEASUREMENTS & SIZE
Length | 82" (including fringe)
Width | 51"