At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Indian soumak rug for your home. Each Indian soumak rug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
fabric and
wool. Each Indian soumak rug bearing
Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Indian soumak rug that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Rug & Kilim produced versions that are worth a look.
An Indian soumak rug can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,880, while the lowest priced sells for $2,000 and the highest can go for as much as $7,776.
Today, there are few elements of decor as consistently beautiful as vibrantly colored, intricately patterned antique rugs. The legacy of fine Indian rugs and carpets dates back to the Mughal Empire, with Jalal-ud-Din Akbar in the 16th century establishing workshops for carpet weaving based on Persian practices. Combined with the aesthetics of Indian art, a new rug tradition was born.
In India, these Persian-inspired rugs and carpets were often made with lush materials, including silk, velvet and pashmina, a type of cashmere. It could take laborers as long as 15 years to weave a single carpet. Many of these rugs and carpets were created for royalty and frequently used inside palaces and mosques, particularly on special occasions.
Though the carpet weaving stemmed from a Persian tradition, Indian rugs and carpets featured designs that predated Persian influences. These complex patterns included floral, geometric, and animal motifs.
Indian rugs remain among the most coveted decorative items today. Browse 1stDibs for a wide variety of vintage, new and antique Indian rugs and carpets to establish a lavish focal point in any room in your home. See our guide to caring for your antique and vintage rugs, and read about how to choose the right area rug for your space.