Soumak / 21174

This Soumak antique rug, measuring 173 x 262 cm, carries a richly layered design in rust red, faded blue, brown, cream, and neutral tones. Octagonal medallions anchor the field, surrounded by smaller geometric forms, rosettes, and angular details that give the composition its steady, architectural cadence. A border of star motifs completes the frame, adding definition to the weathered surface. There is visible wear, softened fading, and areas of abrasion that speak to age without diminishing the rug’s presence. Circa 1850 - 1900, it reads as a wool Soumak with grounded colour, tactile restraint, and a distinctly heritage-led character.