Antique Caucasian Sumak Hallway Runner Wool Rug
$13,600.00
| Stock number | 22112 |
| Size | 3 ft 6 in x 9 ft 2 in (1.07 m x 2.79 m) |
| Origin | Caucasus |
| Age | Circa 1890 |
| Style | Soumak |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Flat Weave |
| Colors | Brown Earth Tone |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Caucasian Hallway Runner Wool Rug, Country of Origin: Caucasus, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional late 19th-century textile represents the pinnacle of nomadic weaving traditions. Woven in the Sumak technique, which creates a durable, brocade-like surface, this piece showcases the bold, saturated palette characteristic of the region. The strong geometric vocabulary immediately identifies it as a product of the Caucasian rugs tradition, prized for its intensity and visual power. The field design is composed of tightly packed, repeating diamond and stepped motifs rendered in rich terracotta, deep indigo, and saffron yellow. This dense, continuous arrangement ensures that the eye is constantly engaged, providing textural depth without relying on a central medallion.