A DELIGHTFUL VINTAGE?? PERSIAN AZERBAIJAN SOUMAK CARPET / RUG GEOMETRIC BIRDS ETC VERY SPECIAL!!

I WILL BE AWAY OVERSEAS VISITING MY ELDERLY MUM FROM

1/3/17 TO 29/3/17 SO NO POSTING, COLLECTIONS ETC. CAN

OCCUR DURING THIS PERIOD. THANKS FOR UNDERSTANDING

As described and photographed.  Main comment to make is that I

believe the carpet has fading which I find common with these

pieces. (I have one in my private collection) which further leads me

to believe it could be vintage.  I am not 100 percent sure but think

the base could be silk. The embroidery type is wool.  Regarded as

valuable pieces. They generally come in small or medium sizes. This

piece measures approximately length 226cm incl fringe width 113cm

Typical in Soumak is the geometric tribal motifs, birds etc. I am

very partial to these. Regarded as  flat weave and resembling a

kilim, however stronger and thicker than them.  It has a smooth front

and a shaggy erratic collection of loose end or strands on the reverse

I see birds, dogs, insects peacocks etc. The colours albeit faded

are typical of the Soumak (comes from Shemakja, capital of Azerbaijan)

Colours normally, pink, rust, blue, dark green, red, brown, ivory etc

Hand woven in embroidery style

The fringe is different on each end

Wow!

The field of the item moves in one direction the borders either or

Back to front of piece

Base ivory, think possibly silk

POSTAGE TO BE DETERMINED

COLLECTION WELCOME IN THE FOURWAYS JO'BURG AREA

COURIER OPTION AVAILABLE