23705 Caucasian Soumak Kilim

Caucasian Soumak is a type of flat-woven rug that is made using the soumak technique. This technique involves looping the yarn horizontally around successive pairs of warps in between passes of over-under wafting.

The distinctive texture of Caucasian Soumak rugs is created by the soumak technique. This technique results in a raised, ribbed pattern that is often described as looking like “cables”.

Caucasian Soumak rugs are typically woven in bright, vibrant colors. The most common colors include red, blue, yellow, green, and black.

Caucasian Soumak rugs often feature geometric patterns, such as stars, diamonds, and octagons. Some rugs also feature stylized animal motifs, such as horses, camels, and birds.