Caucasian Soumak Carpet

Caucasian Soumak carpet dating to around 1900.

A column of three diamond shaped medallions in blue form the central axis, set on a red ground. The medallions are decorated with an octagon in the centre and, in the case of the bottom medallion, off centre. Inside he octagons is another diamond shape which is surrounded by stars and flower heads. The star shapes are repeated in rectangular compartments in the main border. The field elements which stand out are the six pointed narrow rectangles on each side protruding from a trapeze into the field and four pairs of non-identical octagons, the two in the middle on a yellow and the two at the top and bottom ends on a blue ground. Otherwise the field is decorated with spot motifs depicting flower heads and endless knots. For more detailed observations of the design, see  https://www.christopherleggeorientalcarpets.com/products/view/caucasian-soumak-carpet/. 

Soumak carpets, being flat woven rather than piled, are often found with a degree of damage. The example in hand has areas of old restoration and is now in good, usable condition.

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This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance

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