Antique Sumak decor creating detailed mosaic designs that

creating detailed mosaic designs that reflect traditional craftsmanship

This exquisite antique dragon runner

as few have survived and they were never widely produced

TIME PERIOD     :      FIRST HALF OF 20TH C

the Isparta carpet pillow case below exemplifies the distinctive craftsmanship and durable materials typical of historic Anatolian rugs

Antique Sumak decor creating detailed mosaic designs thatSoumak rugs are crafted in the Caucasian tribal region of Eastern Anatolia, in modern day Turkey. These handmade rugs are made by members of the Armenian, Kurdish, Persian, and Turkish tribes, who have passed down their weaving traditions for centuries. The creation process for Soumak rugs is unique to this specific region, and the patterns, including dragon and tentacle designs, are exclusive to Soumaks. This makes Soumak rugs highly coveted and