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Traditional rug 140517140746
geometricanimal motifwool

traditional rug
traditional rug
traditional rug
traditional rug
traditional rug
traditional rug
traditional rug
traditional rug
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Characteristics

Style
traditional
Motif
geometric, animal motif
Material...
wool
Shape
rectangular
Type
Soumak
Origin
Caucasian
Length

360 cm
(142 in)

Width

255 cm
(100 in)

Description

The term Sumakh points the technique "wrapped woofs" used for the weaving of certain kilims and diffused in whole east. Exist innumerable variations but simplifying: to get the designs of carpet the woof of kilim, previous weaved, are wrapped with wools of various colors (in effects the Sumakhs are easily recognizable for the compact consistence and for many colored woofs that race free on the reverse of the carpet). As the techniques of weaving, also the origin of Sumakh design is very ancient: and geometric patterns sometimes unknown as stylized dragons and birds, medallions... symbols full of meanings. In this DRAGONS SUMAKH the classical brick red base is dominated by the green central medallion and densely decorated by elaborate multicolors patterns. To note the frame with the sequence of octagons in the principal border and the "dog" decoration that run in the external hem. Piece dated 1911, very beautiful and of great expressive force, perfectly preserved. Technique: Soumak Origin: Caucasus Age: Antique Welft: Wool Warp: Wool
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