Antique Soumak Small Square Wool Ivory Rug
$750.00
| Stock number | 22456 |
| Size | 1 ft x 1 ft (0.30 m x 0.30 m) |
| Origin | Persia / Iran |
| Age | Circa 1900 |
| Style | Soumak |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Flat Weave |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Soumak Small Square Wool Ivory Rug, Circa Date: 1900s. This exceptional piece represents the finest tradition of soumak rugs, characterized by its durable, brocaded flatweave structure. It is a striking example of early 20th-century antique rugs that retains the vibrant, primitive aesthetic of nomadic craftsmanship. The charmingly diminutive dimensions classify this as a small scatter size square rug, perfect for layering or placement in intimate spaces where a splash of historic color is desired. The field is dominated by a warm, natural ivory color rugs, providing a perfect contrast to the saturated, deeply dyed secondary colors of indigo, madder red, and rust. Typical of tribal work from this region, the design employs a dense, repeating field of stylized zoomorphic and geometric symbols, creating an engaging allover pattern.