Bidspirit auction | PERSIAN SOUMAK RUG

PERSIAN SOUMAK RUG - This lot features a Persian Soumak rug. This rug measures 91'' x 31''. A ”Persian Soumak” refers to a type of flat-woven rug, typically handmade by Persian tribal weavers, using the ”Soumak” technique which creates a thick, durable weave with a smooth front face and a rough back, often featuring geometric designs and commonly made by nomadic tribes in Iran, particularly the Shahsavan people; essentially, it's a Persian rug woven with the distinctive Soumak style.