Persian Sumac Rug - 2.37x2.30 tabrizSoumak (also spelled Soumakh, Sumak, Sumac, or Soumac) is a tapestry technique of weaving sturdy, decorative fabrics used for rugs, domestic bags and bedding, with soumak fabrics used for bedding known as soumak mafrash. Soumak is a type of flat weave, somewhat resembling kilim, but with a stronger and thicker weave, a smooth front face and a ragged back, where kilim is smooth on both sides. Soumak lacks the slits characteristic of kilim, as it is
The village of Ravar situated twenty-five miles from Kerman
This is a truly beautiful wool carpet form the city of Tabriz
This is a magnificent central medallion carpet made out of silk form the city of Qum
A delightful small Qum silk carpet containing a plethora of motifs and patterns all reminiscent of spring
and animals and vegetation everywhere
most famous are the Yomut
There are a number of styles of rug produced in the Tabriz region including Tree of Life
It is a reminder that nature is everywhere
Azerbijani rugs are known for their stunning designs and bright colours
The combination of colours and patterns is a work of genius
Pakistan-Bochara and Indo Gabbeh
mosques and libraries
