Superb Antique Sumak

(DK-83-73)   Antique
8'5" x 9'7" (257cm x 292cm)
The Caucasus, Azerbaijan: Late 19th Century
Flat-weave (kilim), "sumak" brocading technique: wool
$22,500  Sold
A great antique flat-weave from the Caucasus, woven in the intricate "sumak" brocading technique, with rich details and even richer colors. A highly collectible example that is also very decorative.

Caucasian sumaks like this display a very sophisticated aesthetic, inherited from earlier weaving traditions of this prolific region. They were prestigious floor coverings, often commissioned by wealthy local patrons.
Condition & Remarks
Very well preserved, sturdy and clean.

Categories
Large, Kilims, Rugs & Carpets