$9,750
W 75 in L 91 in
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Geometric Tribal Caucasian Soumak Kilim 6'3" x 7'7"
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Antique Caucasian Geometric Tribal Caucasian Soumak Kilim, Country of Origin: Caucasian, Circa: 1900
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Antique Karabagh/Caucasian Soumak/kilim Rug, 5'1" x 6'4"
Located in Evanston, IL
This category includes Caucasian rugs, Karabagh and Kuba Kilims, Shahsevan rugs, Shirvan Kilims, and Soumak Kilims.
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Vintage Uzbek Soumak Kilim, Wool Tapestry Art from the Early 1900s
Located in Barrington, IL
A beautiful Uzbek soumak kilim from Central Asia from the early 1900s.
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Tribal Soumak Kilim
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 29767 Size 6' 7" X 6' 8" Design Soumak Collection Flat Weaves Material Wool Texture Flat Weave Origin Pakistan Age Antique/Vintage
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Vegetable Dye Soumak Kilim
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 25441 Size 4' 8" X 5' 10" Design Soumak Collection Flat Weaves, Traditional Re-Creations Material Wool Texture Flat Weave Origin Pakistan Age New
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$28,200
W 65 in L 78 in
Antique Soumak Kilim Rug in Red, Black Border with Tribal Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From our celebrated flatweave collection, a 5x7 antique Soumak kilim rug originating from Russia circa 1910-1920.
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Vintage Persian Soumak Kilim, Vibrant Tribal Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
The organic, undulating stripe edges authenticate its tribal heritage. This Soumak Kilim is a woven narrative of cultural presence and timeless artistry, offering a powerful blend of...
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Vintage Persian Soumak Kilim, Brown with Polychromatic Geometric - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This Soumak Kilim is a woven narrative of cultural presence and timeless artistry, offering sophisticated texture and depth to any space.
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Vintage Persian Soumak Kilim, Earth Tones with Diamond Motifs - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
The organic, undulating stripe edges authenticate its tribal heritage. This Soumak Kilim is a woven narrative of cultural presence and timeless artistry, perfect for defining a sophi...
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Vintage Persian Soumak Kilim, Burgundy with Vibrant Tribal Motifs - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
The organic, undulating stripe edges authenticate its tribal heritage. This Soumak Kilim is a woven narrative of cultural presence and timeless artistry, offering dramatic texture an...
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Vintage Persian Soumak Kilim, Vibrant Jewel Tone Geometric Motifs - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
The organic, undulating stripe edges and the intricate selvage border authenticate its tribal heritage. This Soumak Kilim is a woven narrative of cultural presence and timeless artis...
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Vintage Uzbek Flat-Woven Soumak Kilim, Wool, Geometric Design, 1900s
Located in Barrington, IL
Immerse yourself in the rich textile traditions of Central Asia with this exceptional Early 1900s Vintage Uzbek Flat-Woven Soumak Kilim. This captivating piece is a testament to the ...
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Vintage Persian Soumak Kilim, Deep Brown with Jewel Tone Diamonds - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
The organic, undulating stripe edges authenticate its tribal heritage. This Soumak Kilim is a woven narrative of cultural presence and timeless artistry, perfect for defining a sophi...
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Vintage Tribal Soumak Kilim Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 29770 Size 6' 11" X 7' 7" Design Soumak Collection Flat Weaves Material Wool Texture Flat Weave Origin Pakistan Age Antique/Vintage
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Mehraban Vintage Dye Soumak Kilim
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 1001851 Size 7' 7" X 8' 10" Design Soumak Collection Flat Weaves Material Wool Texture Flat Weave Origin Pakistan Age New
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Antique Caucasus Soumak Kilim Sumac Rug, Caucasian Natural Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a large Antique Soumak ( Sumak, Sumac ) Kilim from the Caucasus region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
Wool, Natural Fiber
Bobyrug’s Vintage Shahsavand Soumak Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century shahsavand Kilim with nice geometrical and tribal design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven and embroidered with wool on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experie...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Soumak Kilim, Tribal Diamonds in Light Jewel Tones - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
The organic, undulating stripe edges authenticate its tribal heritage. This Soumak Kilim is a woven narrative of cultural presence and timeless artistry, perfect for defining a sophi...
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Vintage Persian Soumak Kilim, Vibrant Diamonds on Rich Brown Tones - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
The organic, undulating stripe edges authenticate its tribal heritage. This Soumak Kilim is a woven narrative of cultural presence and timeless artistry, offering rich texture and vi...
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Vintage Persian Soumak Kilim, Rich Ground with Jewel Tone Motifs - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
The organic, undulating stripe edges authenticate its tribal heritage. This Soumak Kilim is a woven narrative of cultural presence and timeless artistry, offering bold graphic textur...
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$3,327
W 75.2 in L 125.99 in
Antique Yomut Turkmen Pallas Soumak Kilim, Ends w/ Diamond Design, Circa 1900/20
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Yomut Turkmen Palas soumak kilim of large size with long kilim ends with a diamond design Circa 1900/20 These kilims are of very sturdy construction with a subtle colour pal...
$2,064Sale Price|20% Off
W 63.78 in L 91.74 in
Vintage Rugs Soumak Kilim Handmade Carpet Geometric Wool Area Rug Rustic
Located in Wembley, GB
Clean and ready for use in any room. Vintage rugs soumak Kilim handmade carpet geometric wool area rug.
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
Nice Vintage Azerbaïdjan Soumak Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage Azerbaïdjan Kilim Soumak, with nice tribal and geometrical design with stylized animals, and beautiful colors, entirely and finely hand woven and embroidered with w...
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Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Azerbaïdjan Soumak Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 20th century embroidered soumak work Kilim with beautiful geometrical Caucasian design and nice light colors, entirely hand embroidered with soumak method with wo...
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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.
Wool, Natural Fiber
Antique Caucasian Soumak Kilim. 5 ft x 6 ft
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Red Tribal Antique Caucasian Soumak Flat Woven Kilim Rug, Country Of Origin: Caucasus, Circa date: 1900.
Wool
$2,115
H 25.99 in W 41.74 in D 5.12 in
Large Caucasian Soumak Kilim Floor Cushion, Wool, Mid-20th Century
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Large rectangular cushion constructed from a mid-20th century Soumak rug fragment. The front panel features a hand-woven flat-weave wool structure with the brocaded texture typical o...
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19th Century Soumak Kilim Rug - 160 X 95 - N° 694
Located in Paris, FR
Kilim in Turkey, representing tribal style geometric shapes. High quality, beautiful graphics and remarkable finesse. Perfect state of preservation. Measures: 62.99 in. x 37.40 in....
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Antique Soumak Caucasian Kilim Rug/Bag
Located in Evanston, IL
This category includes Caucasian rugs, Karabagh and Kuba Kilims, Shahsevan rugs, Shirvan Kilims, and Soumak Kilims.
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Antique Soumak Caucasian Kilim Rug/Bag, c-1870 AS IS
Located in Evanston, IL
This category includes Caucasian rugs, Karabagh and Kuba Kilims, Shahsevan rugs, Shirvan Kilims, and Soumak Kilims.
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Vintage Caucasian Soumak Saddle Blanket in Pumpkin, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
This exquisite Caucasian Soumak kilim, originally crafted as a horse saddle blanket or possibly a tent decoration, is a stunning example of tribal textile artistry.
Wool, Cotton
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.
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19th Century Caucasian Soumak Rug Tapestry Wall Art
Located in Barrington, IL
Unlike kilims, Soumak textiles are known for their thicker, more robust construction and embroidery-like detailing.
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Gift-Size Soumak Rug with Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This handwoven wool 2x3 rug is a Soumak flatweave, from the exciting nw gift-size additions to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Collection.
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Rug & Kilim’s Soumak Style Rug in Orange and Gold Medallion Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 4x8 ode to celebrated Soumak rug styles in hand-knotted wool, from Rug & Kilim’s Burano Collection.
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Rug & Kilim’s Soumak Dragon Style Rug with Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics collection, a 9x12 rug inspired by Soumak rug designs.
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Gift-Size Soumak Rug with Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This handwoven wool 2x3 rug is a Soumak flatweave, from the exciting nw gift-size additions to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Collection.
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Rug & Kilim’s Soumak Dragon Style Rug with Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics collection, a 9x12 rug inspired by Soumak rug designs.
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Soumak Style Rug in Orange and Gold Medallion Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 4x8 ode to celebrated Soumak rug styles in hand-knotted wool, from Rug & Kilim’s Burano Collection.
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Rug & Kilim’s Dragon Soumak Style Rug in Red and Blue Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hailing from Rug & Kilim’s Burano collection, this is a 9x12 design inspired by antique Soumak dragon rugs - a particular family of Caucasian weaving named for these bold geometric p...
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Rug & Kilim’s Dragon Soumak Style Rug in Red and Blue Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hailing from Rug & Kilim’s Burano collection, this is a 9x12 design inspired by antique Soumak dragon rugs - a particular family of Caucasian weaving named for these bold geometric p...
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Rug & Kilim’s Modern Dragon Soumak Rug with Red and Blue Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in a special blend of Ghazni wool, this 8x10 rug from the custom-classics Burano Collection by Rug & Kilim is inspired by antique Soumak dragon rugs—a particular family ...
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Rug & Kilim’s Dragon Soumak Style Rug in Red and Blue Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hailing from Rug & Kilim’s Burano collection, this is a 9x12 design inspired by antique Soumak dragon rugs - a particular family of Caucasian weaving named for these bold geometric p...
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Rug & Kilim’s Modern Dragon Soumak Rug with Red and Blue Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in a special blend of Ghazni wool, this 8x10 rug from the custom-classics Burano Collection by Rug & Kilim is inspired by antique Soumak dragon rugs—a particular family ...
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$1,990
W 41 in L 51 in
Vintage Afghan Baluch Tribal Area Rug in a Near-Square Size in Red, Blue, Brown
Located in Barrington, IL
A unique and highly appealing characteristic of this rug is the soumak kilim weaving technique incorporated into its design.
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Very Beautiful Vintage Tribal Soumak Shahsavand Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 20th century shahsavand embroidered Kilim with Sumak method at designed parts and simple woven method on field, with a beautiful tribal design and nice colors with a grey f...
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Old Caucasus Soumak Sumac Kilim Rug, Caucasian Natural Sumak Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an old Soumak ( Sumak, Sumac ) Kilim from the Caucasus region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
Wool, Natural Fiber
$3,803Sale Price|20% Off
W 51.19 in L 83.86 in
Vintage Rugs Handmade Carpet Kilim Soumak Rug Rust Wool Kilim Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Vintage rugs handmade carpet Kilim soumak rug rust wool Kilim rug- 130 x 213cm.
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$4,700
W 75.2 in L 131.5 in
Caucasia Soumak Sumac Kilim Rug, Caucasian Old Sumak Soumac Caucasus Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an old Soumak ( Sumak, Sumac ) Kilim from the Caucasus region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
Wool, Natural Fiber
Vintage Midcentury Soumak Red and Blue Wool Kilim Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in Turkey originating between 1950-1960, this vintage midcentury Kilim rug enjoys a Soumak style weave thicker and more durable than typical Kilim, a fine complement to the...
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Rug & Kilim’s Modern Kilim Rug in All over Beige, White Ikats Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Crafted with fine quality wool and silk in Soumak weaving style, the Kilim bears a subtle influence from ikats patterns that culminate an enticing geometric pattern in beige-brown, g...
Wool, Silk
$26,500
W 78 in L 133 in
Antique Caucasian Soumak Rug with Tribal Motifs in Red Earthy Hues - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 6x11 antique Caucasian Soumak rug is a rare and profound curation from Rug & Kilim’s antique collection—a masterpiece of tribal weaving originating from the Northeast Caucasus c...
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Rug & Kilim’s Modern Kilim Rug in All over Beige, White Ikats Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Crafted with fine quality wool and silk in Soumak weaving style, the Kilim bears a subtle influence from ikats patterns that culminate an enticing geometric pattern in beige-brown, g...
Silk, Wool
$472Sale Price|40% Off
W 48.04 in L 72.05 in
Handmade Kilim Rug Afghan Soumak Area Rug, Fine Wool Red Flatwoven Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
This fine wool area rug is a traditional flat-woven Soumak rug woven by hand in Afghanistan in the early 2000s. The piece is brand new and is in excellent condition. The central desi...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$22,000
W 104 in L 144 in
Antique Soumak Dragon Rug in Red with Colorful Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
It represents a distinctive and highly sought-after style among Rug & Kilim’s curated antique selections. On the Design: Admirers of the craft will appreciate this antique Soumak r...
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Rug & Kilim’s Modern Square Kilim with Beige, Gold, and White Ikats Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
On the Design: Crafted in Soumak weaving style, this square kilim bears a subtle influence from ikats patterns.
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Square Kilim with Beige, Gold, and White Ikats Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
On the Design: Crafted in Soumak weaving style, this square kilim bears a subtle influence from ikats patterns.
Wool, Silk
Antique Belouch Sofra Kilim
Located in Aspen, CO
Fine vintage Sofra (table cover) weave use of Soumak, Kilim and knotted weaving techniques all in one piece.
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Antique Square Embellished Belouch Sofra
Located in Aspen, CO
Fine vintage sofra (table cover) weave use of Soumak, Kilim and knotted weaving techniques all in one piece.
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Vintage Square Afghan Belouch Sofra
Located in Aspen, CO
This rug is woven using the soumak and kilim techniques. Since these weavings were not made for export, they are not readily available on the market.
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Persian Soumak Kilim Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
Striking Persian hand made oriental Soumak Kilim runner 3'5" x 10' terracotta. This is authentic handmade Soumak Kilim.
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Antique Yomut Turkmen Pallas Soumak Kilim
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Yomut Turkmen Pallas soumak kilim. These kilims are of very sturdy construction with a subtle colour palette.
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Vintage Persian Soumak Kilim Rug with Caucasian Nomadic Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
71030, vintage Persian Soumak Kilim rug with Caucasian Nomadic Tribal style.
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Vintage Tribal Soumak Kilim Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 29768 Size 6' 7" X 10' 0" Design Soumak Collection Flat Weaves Material Wool Texture Flat Weave Origin Pakistan Age Antique/Vintage
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Vintage Wool and Silk Soumak Kilim
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Fantastic caucasian flatweave made of wool and silk. Great for floor, wall decoration or childrend room.
Wool, Silk
Antique Soumak Kilim Caucasian Rug, 4'10" x 6'4".
Located in Evanston, IL
Precise drawing applied to highly abstract or stylized geometric patterns, using a rich and varied palette. Soumaks are flat woven rugs. Their technique is related to that of Kilims,...
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H 72.05 in W 48.04 in L 72.05 in
Turkish Soumak Rug Handwoven Kilims Carpet Cream Pastel Coloured Kilim Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Turkish Soumak Rug Handwoven Kilims Carpet Cream Pastel Coloured Kilim Rug- 122x183cm.
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique Caucasian Soumak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Unlike kilims, Soumak rugs are not reversible because unclipped yarns are left on the back.
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Antique Dragon Soumak Caucasian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Unlike kilims, Soumak rugs are not reversible because non-clipped yarns are left on the back.
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Vintage Persian Soumak Rug with Southwestern Desert Boho Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73290 vintage Persian Soumak rug with Southwestern desert boho tribal style.
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Antique Persian Soumak Gallery Rug with Arts & Crafts Style and Tribal Vibes
Located in Dallas, TX
77546, antique Persian Soumak Gallery rug with Arts & Crafts Style and tribal vibes.
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W 66.93 in L 120.08 in
5.7x10 ft Antique Caucasian Konaghend Soumak Rug, circa 1875, Collectors Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Soumak is a type of flat-weave, somewhat resembling but stronger and thicker than Kilim, with a smooth front face and a ragged back, where Kilim is smooth both sides.
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Antique Handmade Kurdish Rug/A Sampler, Ornak
Located in Evanston, IL
Flatweave and Pile: In addition to pile rugs, Kurdish weavers also produce flatwoven textiles, such as kilims and soumak. Vibrant Palette: Kurdish textiles are known for their bright...
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978 - Ancient Soumak Kilim ( Caucasian )
Located in Paris, FR
978 - ancient soumak kilim ( Caucasian ).
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Antique Kilim Rug Soumak Kilim Handmade Carpet Geometric Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Clean and ready for use in any room. Antique Kilim rug Soumak Kilim handmade carpet geometric rug 193 x 140cm.
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique Shahsavan Soumak Kilim/Rug, c-1900's
Located in Evanston, IL
22" x 44" Exquisite Antique Tribal Caucasian Shahsavan Bag or rug could use as part of Mafrash: A Masterpiece of Tradition and Utility Step into the enchanting world of antique Sh...
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Antique Soumak Kilim Red Russian Tribal Flat-Weave by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool originating from Russia circa 1890-1900, this antique Kilim rug connotes a rare small-sized Sumak (also spelled Soumak) tribal design in conversely Classic red and ...
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679 - Beautiful Ancient Caucasian Soumak Chuval
Located in Paris, FR
679 - nice horse blanket soumak kilim from the 19th century with a beautiful design and natural colors with red, purple, orange and blue, completely hand-woven.
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Beautiful Antique Little Shahsavand Bag Face Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice early 20th century tribal Soumak Kilim, originally made for bag face, with a geometrical design and nice natural colors, entirely hand embroidered with wool on wool.
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690 - Kilim Soumak Turkish, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
N° 690 - Kilim Soumak handmade in Turkey in 19th century High quality, beautiful graphics and remarkable finesse.
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Antique 1900s Persian Sofreh Rug, Kilim & Soumak Weave, 4x5
Located in New York, NY
This antique Sofreh flat-weave carpet with a combination Kilim and Soumak weave in pure wool, circa 1900 utilizes a Qashqai Persian weave and consists of organic vegetable dyed as we...
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Handwoven Kilim Rugs Soumak Area Rug Cream Carpet Wool Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Master weavers employ traditional techniques in the construction, creating highly durable carpets that are sure to last for decades if cared for correctly. Handwoven Kilim rugs Soum...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Kilim and Soumak Persian Saddle Blanket in Pure Wool, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
This kilim and soumak Persian saddle blanket in pure wool, circa 1910 exhibits a unique combination of vegetable dyed primary colors amid undyed wools.
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Antique Caucasian Konaghend Soumak Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Soumak is a type of flat-weave, somewhat resembling but stronger and thicker than Kilim, with a smooth front face and a ragged back, where Kilim is smooth both sides.
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Fine Antique Red Anatolian Turkish Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
More recently, also flat-woven carpets (Kilim, Soumak, Cicim, Zili) have attracted the interest of collectors and scientists.
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W 83.86 in L 133.86 in
Antique Yomut Turkmen Pallas Soumak Kilim of Large Size, Fine Detail, circa 1920
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, GB
Antique Yomut Turkmen Pallas soumak Kilim of large size. circa 1920. These Kilims are of very sturdy construction with a subtle colour palette.
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Early 20th Century Turkish Anatolian Soumak Animal Kelim
Located in Raalte, NL
Antique Turkish Anatolia Soumak Kilim, circa 1930 with bright colors and a lot of animals (the colors are a bit leaked).
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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.
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