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Antique Caucasian Sumak Rug
Antique Caucasian Sumak Rug

Antique Caucasian Sumak Rug

$10,000Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Caucasian Sumak Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Caucasian Sumak rug. A beautiful antique flat-weave rug from the Caucasus, woven in the intricate "sumak" brocading technique, in very pleasing colors.

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Sumak Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Fantastic Antique Caucasian Sumak Carpet
Fantastic Antique Caucasian Sumak Carpet

Fantastic Antique Caucasian Sumak Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Fantastic Antique Caucasian Sumak carpet or rug. An impressive antique flat-weave carpet or rug from the Caucasus, woven in the intricate "Sumak" brocading technique, with rich detai...

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Sumak Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Caucasian Sumak Carpet, c. 1900
Caucasian Sumak Carpet, c. 1900

Caucasian Sumak Carpet, c. 1900

Located in Dublin, NH

Caucasian Sumak carpet, c. 1900 Additional Information Dimensions: 11'6" x 13'8" Origin: Caucasus Period: c. 1900 Rug ID: 20292

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Early 1900s Caucasian Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Sumak, 19th Century
Antique Caucasian Sumak, 19th Century

Antique Caucasian Sumak, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Caucasian Sumak, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 4'11" W x 5'8" L Origin: Caucasus Period: 19th Century (3rd Quarter) Rug ID: 19492

Category

19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Sumak, 19th Century
Antique Caucasian Sumak, 19th Century

Antique Caucasian Sumak, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Caucasian Sumak Rug, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 4'8" W x 10'8" L Origin: Caucasus Period: 19th Century (4th Quarter) Rug ID: 19506

Category

19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

19th Century Caucasian Sumak
19th Century Caucasian Sumak

19th Century Caucasian Sumak

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

19th Century Caucasian Sumak This antique Sumac carpet dates from the 19th century and attracts attention with its hand-woven and rich patterns.

Category

19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Caucasian Sumak Rug, Late 19th Century
Caucasian Sumak Rug, Late 19th Century

Caucasian Sumak Rug, Late 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Caucasian Sumak Rug, Late 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 5'8" L x 3'8" W Origin: Caucasus Period: Late 19th Century Rug ID: 19603

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Sumak, Late 19th Century
Antique Caucasian Sumak, Late 19th Century

Antique Caucasian Sumak, Late 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Caucasian Sumak, Late 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 5'4" W x 9'0" L Origin: Caucasus Period: Late 19th Century Rug ID: 19491

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Caucasian Sumak Rug
Caucasian Sumak Rug

Caucasian Sumak Rug

Located in Ferrara, IT

This exquisite Caucasian Sumak rug, measuring 252 x 121 cm, is a stunning showcase of intricate craftsmanship and rich cultural heritage.

Category

19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Sumak Rug 5’8” x 9’10”
Antique Caucasian Sumak Rug 5’8” x 9’10”

Antique Caucasian Sumak Rug 5’8” x 9’10”

Located in New York, NY

Lends itself to geometric patterns. Caucasian sumaks are the most common, in scatter and larger sizes.

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Sumak Rug 4'3'' x 8'3''
Antique Caucasian Sumak Rug 4'3'' x 8'3''

Antique Caucasian Sumak Rug 4'3'' x 8'3''

Located in New York, NY

Lends itself to geometric patterns. Caucasian Sumaks are the most common, in scatter and larger sizes.

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Fine Antique Caucasian Sumak Rug 6’10” x 9’5”
Fine Antique Caucasian Sumak Rug 6’10” x 9’5”

Fine Antique Caucasian Sumak Rug 6’10” x 9’5”

Located in New York, NY

Lends itself to geometric patterns. Caucasian sumaks are the most common, in scatter and larger sizes.

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Rare Caucasian Sumak Runner, 19th Century
Rare Caucasian Sumak Runner, 19th Century

Rare Caucasian Sumak Runner, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Rare Caucasian Sumak Runner, 19th Century (4th Quarter) This crisp Sumak runner was woven in the villages of the southern Caucasus about 125 years ago.

Category

19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Sumak Rug with Diamond Medallions
Antique Caucasian Sumak Rug with Diamond Medallions

Antique Caucasian Sumak Rug with Diamond Medallions

Located in Milan, IT

The design also incorporates many elements seen on the rugs and trappings of the tribes of the Caucasus, such as the stylised rosettes which embellish the spaces between the diamonds...

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Sumak Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

1900s Blue Red Antique Caucasian Sumak Flat-Weave Carpet 7'7" x 9'9" Wool Rug
1900s Blue Red Antique Caucasian Sumak Flat-Weave Carpet 7'7" x 9'9" Wool Rug

1900s Blue Red Antique Caucasian Sumak Flat-Weave Carpet 7'7" x 9'9" Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century Caucasian Sumak Flat-Weave ( 7'7" x 9'9" - 230 x 297 cm ) Antique Caucasian - Sumak Caucasian Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1900s.

Category

Early 1900s Caucasian Sumak Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

1890s Red Blue Antique Caucasian Sumak Carpet 11'2" x 17'4" Flatwoven Wool Rug
1890s Red Blue Antique Caucasian Sumak Carpet 11'2" x 17'4" Flatwoven Wool Rug

1890s Red Blue Antique Caucasian Sumak Carpet 11'2" x 17'4" Flatwoven Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Caucasian Sumak Carpet ( 11'2" x 17'4" - 340 x 530 ) Antique Large Caucasian - Soumak Caucasian Flat Weave Rug, Country of Origin: Caucasian, Circa Date: 1890s.

Category

1890s Caucasian Sumak Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Sumak Runner
Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Sumak Runner

Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Sumak Runner

Located in New York, NY

From the eastern Caucasus, this flatwoven Zeykhur kenare (runner) shows twelve slightly flattened Lesghi stars in red and green, and ivory and light blue on a light straw ground, wit...

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1890s Caucasian Sumak Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Antique Kuba Caucasian Sumak Carpet, Late 19th Century Handwoven, Colorful
Antique Kuba Caucasian Sumak Carpet, Late 19th Century Handwoven, Colorful

Antique Kuba Caucasian Sumak Carpet, Late 19th Century Handwoven, Colorful

Located in New York, NY

This Kuba Caucasian flat sumak weave carpet has an excellent natural dye palette including madder red, indigo blue, weld yellow and composite greens, all in a Classic "Dragon" design...

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1880s Caucasian Sumak Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasus Soumak Kilim Sumac Rug, Caucasian Sumak Natural Carpet
Antique Caucasus Soumak Kilim Sumac Rug, Caucasian Sumak Natural Carpet

Antique Caucasus Soumak Kilim Sumac Rug, Caucasian Sumak Natural Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is an Antique Soumak ( Sumak, Sumac ) Kilim from the Caucasus region with a rare and beautiful color composition.

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Antique Caucasian Sumak Rug with Diamond Medallions in Rare Square Format
Antique Caucasian Sumak Rug with Diamond Medallions in Rare Square Format

Antique Caucasian Sumak Rug with Diamond Medallions in Rare Square Format

Located in Milan, IT

The sumak carpets of the Caucasus are among the very few weavings that retain a refined classical character in their designs, while simultaneously displaying a potent tribal aestheti...

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1870s Caucasian Sumak Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Pillow Cover Fashioned from an Antique Caucasian Sumak Bag Face
Pillow Cover Fashioned from an Antique Caucasian Sumak Bag Face

Pillow Cover Fashioned from an Antique Caucasian Sumak Bag Face

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning recommended.

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Sumak Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Sumak Mafrash ( storage Bag ) Panel
Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Sumak Mafrash ( storage Bag ) Panel

Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Sumak Mafrash ( storage Bag ) Panel

Located in Istanbul, TR

The leather patch on it seems to be a rustic repair by the original owners. It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning recommended.

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Sumak Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Sumak Mafrash ( storage Bag ) Panel
Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Sumak Mafrash ( storage Bag ) Panel

Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Sumak Mafrash ( storage Bag ) Panel

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning recommended.

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Sumak Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Sumak Mafrash ( storage Bag ) Panel
Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Sumak Mafrash ( storage Bag ) Panel

Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Sumak Mafrash ( storage Bag ) Panel

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning recommended.

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Sumak Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Sumak Mafrash ( storage Bag ) Panel
Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Sumak Mafrash ( storage Bag ) Panel

Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Sumak Mafrash ( storage Bag ) Panel

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning recommended.

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Sumak Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Fine Antique Sumak Rug 7’8” x 9’1”
Fine Antique Sumak Rug 7’8” x 9’1”

Fine Antique Sumak Rug 7’8” x 9’1”

Located in New York, NY

Lends itself to geometric patterns. Caucasian sumaks are the most common, in scatter and larger sizes.

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Fine Antique Zeyhur Sumak Rug 3'2" x 8’1”
Fine Antique Zeyhur Sumak Rug 3'2" x 8’1”

Fine Antique Zeyhur Sumak Rug 3'2" x 8’1”

Located in New York, NY

Lends itself to geometric patterns. Caucasian sumaks are the most common, in scatter and larger sizes.

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Soumak (Sumak) Kilim
Antique Caucasian Soumak (Sumak) Kilim

Antique Caucasian Soumak (Sumak) Kilim

Located in Evanston, IL

Antique Caucasian Soumak (Sumak) Kilim Size: 3'5" x 6'1" Origin: Caucasus (likely Shirvan / Kuba region influence) Date: Circa late 19th.

Category

1880s Caucasian Sumak Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Antique Sumak Rug 4'7'' x 7'9''
Antique Sumak Rug 4'7'' x 7'9''

Antique Sumak Rug 4'7'' x 7'9''

$7,840Sale Price|47% Off

Antique Sumak Rug 4'7'' x 7'9''

Located in New York, NY

Lends itself to geometric patterns. Caucasian sumaks are the most common, in scatter and larger sizes.

Category

1890s Russian Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

19th Century Caucasian Shahsevan Sumak - Antique Caucasian Rugs, Antique Rugs
19th Century Caucasian Shahsevan Sumak - Antique Caucasian Rugs, Antique Rugs

19th Century Caucasian Shahsevan Sumak - Antique Caucasian Rugs, Antique Rugs

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare 19th century Caucasian Shahsevan rug is a work of art woven by hand. Each motif reflects the craftsmanship and aesthetic understanding of the period. Despite its age, it is...

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19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Handmade Carpet Square Antique Rug, Caucasian Rust Wool Kilims Sumak
Handmade Carpet Square Antique Rug, Caucasian Rust Wool Kilims Sumak

Handmade Carpet Square Antique Rug, Caucasian Rust Wool Kilims Sumak

Located in Wembley, GB

This elegant handmade Kilim was woven in Caucasia in the 1880s and features a fantastic geometric design. Intricately woven with accents of rust, blue, red, beige and cream that make...

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Sumak Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Antique Sumac Runner - Late 19th Century
Antique Sumac Runner - Late 19th Century

Antique Sumac Runner - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare, late 19th century Caucasian Sumak rug is a magnificent testament to the rich flat weave traditions of the Caucasus region, showcasing a brilliant mastery of the complex br...

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

19th Century Caucasian Dragon Sumak Rug Hand-Knotted in Wool Red Green Yellow
19th Century Caucasian Dragon Sumak Rug Hand-Knotted in Wool Red Green Yellow

19th Century Caucasian Dragon Sumak Rug Hand-Knotted in Wool Red Green Yellow

Located in Firenze, IT

The design of this model is the most classic and most admired among the ancient Sumak rugs and owes its name not to the dragons that are not there, but to the resemblance with the an...

Category

Mid-19th Century Caucasian Sumak Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Antique Caucasian Multicolor Wool Sumak Sileh Kilim Carpet, 1880-1900
Beautiful Antique Caucasian Multicolor Wool Sumak Sileh Kilim Carpet, 1880-1900

Beautiful Antique Caucasian Multicolor Wool Sumak Sileh Kilim Carpet, 1880-1900

Located in Ferrara, IT

An antique Soumac Zelleh kelleh, South Caucasus! The rust field with hooked panels and vertical columns of large ivory and blue angular S-motifs containing stylized small bird motif...

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Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Antique "Peacocks" Sumak Rug
Antique "Peacocks" Sumak Rug

Antique "Peacocks" Sumak Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique "peacocks" Sumak rug. A fantastic antique tribal flat-weave rug from the Caucasus, woven in the intricate "Sumak" brocading technique, featuring a highly unusual design.

Category

19th Century Azerbaijani Kilim Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Seichour Sumak, Late 19th Century
Seichour Sumak, Late 19th Century

Seichour Sumak, Late 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Seichour Sumak Rug, Late 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 2'4" W x 2'10" L

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Antique Azeri Verneh Sumak Rug
Antique Azeri Verneh Sumak Rug

Antique Azeri Verneh Sumak Rug

Located in Milan, IT

A fine sumakh rug woven by the Azeri Turkic people, which inhabit the Qarabagh region, located in the southern Caucasus. Woven on a golden yellow background, it is distinguished by a...

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Antique Sumak Bagface - Late 19th Century
Antique Sumak Bagface - Late 19th Century

Antique Sumak Bagface - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare, late 19th-century Sumak bagface is an extraordinary and highly collectable example of nomadic flat-weave art, showcasing the celebrated technical mastery of the tribal wea...

Category

Early 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Antique Sumak Bagface - Late 19th Century
Antique Sumak Bagface - Late 19th Century

Antique Sumak Bagface - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare, late 19th-century Sumak bagface is an extraordinary and highly collectable example of nomadic flat-weave art, showcasing the celebrated technical mastery of the tribal wea...

Category

Early 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Antique Dragon Sumak, Late 19th Century
Antique Dragon Sumak, Late 19th Century

Antique Dragon Sumak, Late 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Dragon Sumak Rug, Late 19th Century Using the flat-woven sumac technique, this Caucasian carpet draws a design derived from the ‘dragon carpets’ of the 17th century.

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Shahsevan Sumak Chanteh, Late 19th Century
Shahsevan Sumak Chanteh, Late 19th Century

Shahsevan Sumak Chanteh, Late 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Shahsevan Sumak Chanteh Bag, Late 19th Century A "chanteh" is a small child’s or personal bag. This particular chanteh is in pristine original condition. Additional Information: Di...

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Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

19th Century Natural Dyes Hand Knotted Caucasus Sumak Kilim Panel Tapestry
19th Century Natural Dyes Hand Knotted Caucasus Sumak Kilim Panel Tapestry

19th Century Natural Dyes Hand Knotted Caucasus Sumak Kilim Panel Tapestry

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Antique Caucasus Sumak/Kilim panel finely hand knotted in natural dyes. Captivating pattern and warm hues. Some wear on edges but overall respectable condition for age.

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Sumak Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Antique Shahsevan Sumak Bagface - Late 19th Century
Antique Shahsevan Sumak Bagface - Late 19th Century

Antique Shahsevan Sumak Bagface - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare late 19th century Persian Shahsevan Sumak bagface highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring two large-scale, stepped hexagonal medallions anchored ...

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Antique Shahsevan Sumak Bagface - Late 19th Century
Antique Shahsevan Sumak Bagface - Late 19th Century

Antique Shahsevan Sumak Bagface - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare late 19th century Persian Shahsevan Sumak bagface highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring two large scale, stepped hexagonal medallions anchored ...

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Antique Shahsevan Sumak Bagface - Late 19th Century
Antique Shahsevan Sumak Bagface - Late 19th Century

Antique Shahsevan Sumak Bagface - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare late 19th century Persian Shahsevan Sumak bagface highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a large-scale stepped octagonal medallion anchored with...

Category

Early 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Shahsevan Sumak Khorjin Saddlebag, Late 19th Century
Shahsevan Sumak Khorjin Saddlebag, Late 19th Century

Shahsevan Sumak Khorjin Saddlebag, Late 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Shahsevan Sumak Khorjin Saddlebag, Late 19th Century A complete saddlebag or “khorjin” Additional Information: Dimensions: 2'0" W x 4'2" L Origin: Caucasus Period: Late 19th Centur...

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Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Antique Zili Sumak Strip, Late 19th Century
Antique Zili Sumak Strip, Late 19th Century

Antique Zili Sumak Strip, Late 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Persian Zili Sumak Strip Runner, Late 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 9'2" L x 3'5" W Origin: Persia Period: Late 19th Century

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Antique Early 20th Century Caucasian Soumak Carpet
Antique Early 20th Century Caucasian Soumak Carpet

Antique Early 20th Century Caucasian Soumak Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

The term Soumak refers to a flat-weave technique known as weft-float brocading. The weft is passed over two or four warp threads and then back under one or two before traveling forwa...

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Sumak Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Red Navy Blue Soumak Rug, circa 1920s
Antique Caucasian Red Navy Blue Soumak Rug, circa 1920s

Antique Caucasian Red Navy Blue Soumak Rug, circa 1920s

Located in New York, NY

Soumak is a tapestry technique of weaving strong and decorative textiles used as rugs and domestic bags. It is a type of flat-weave, somewhat resembling but stronger and thicker than...

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1920s Caucasian Sumak Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

Antique Shahsavan Kilim in Sumak Technique, Azerbaijan 19th Century
Antique Shahsavan Kilim in Sumak Technique, Azerbaijan 19th Century

Antique Shahsavan Kilim in Sumak Technique, Azerbaijan 19th Century

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a stunning little Antique Shahsavan kilim or flat-woven rug. The intricate geometric patterns are characteristic of the region. The rug features a strip...

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19th Century Azerbaijani Tribal Caucasian Antique Sumak

Materials

Wool

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Caucasian Antique Sumak For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic caucAsian antique sumak available at 1stDibs. Each caucAsian antique sumak for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Your living room may not be complete without a caucAsian antique sumak — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A caucAsian antique sumak, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Caucasian Antique Sumak?

The average selling price for a caucAsian antique sumak at 1stDibs is $12,250, while they’re typically $385 on the low end and $43,258 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Rugs-carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.