Rustic Tribal Small Scatter Size Antique Flat Weave Caucasian Soumak Kilim Rug 47462

Antique Caucasian Soumak Rug, The Caucasus, circa Turn of the Twentieth Century – Here is a vibrant and exciting antique rug – an antique Soumak carpet that was woven in the Caucasus around the turn of the twentieth century. A truly stunning work, this antique Soumak carpet delights with its bright pallet and the unique quality of its traditional Caucasian designs and patterns. Beginning with the outermost border and working inward, one encounters a wonderful series of classical Caucasian design. The pattern that runs throughout the ivory outer border, for instance, is common among fine antique Caucasian rugs. The next border is also traditional, and beautifully woven: here, a series of delightfully complex vegetal elements of red are line against a background of rich green. What comes next is the field: a richly decorated space, the beauty of which is greatly enhanced by a stunning background of rich red. Scattered throughout this space are a series of traditional, geometric floral elements, some large, some small. The pallet here is dazzling as well, with greens, pinks, and blues coloring the exciting, rectilinear floral details. A beautiful example, this antique Caucasian carpet is a truly lovely work.