HANDMADE RUGS AND KILIMS

Collection: Soumak Weave

Most people probably have no idea how much work goes into a handmade rug or the fact that there are so many different methods and techniques. Understanding the differences enables a buyer to make more informed purchases.

The Soumak Technique is an interesting method of weaving and can result in very beautiful and durable rugs. This method is not as methodical as hand knotted rugs, but it is somewhat more complex than a simple weave.

In a traditional weave, the thread is passed alternately in front of and behind the warp. The Soumak weave adds a loop around alternating weaves resulting in an even stronger “stitch.” An added layer of complexity includes the loop on the alternate warp in the following row. The end result gives the rug a braided appearance that gives the artist opportunity to incorporate complex geometries into the overall design.

This is one of the Flatweave techniques that produces a two-sided rug suitable for wall hanging and as a floor rug.

81 products
  • Hand-Woven Traditional Sumak Tribal Handmade Wool Oriental Rug (Size 8.7 X 12.2) Cwral-6090
    Vendor
    Classic World Rugs
    Regular price
    $3,800.00
    Sale price
    $2,490.00
  • Hand-Woven Tribal Afghan Surmai Sumak Handmade Wool Rug (Size 4.8 X 6.0) Cwral-10200
    Vendor
    Classic World Rugs
    Regular price
    $1,650.00
    Sale price
    $899.00
  • Hand-Woven Tribal Larghairi Sumak Striped Design Wool Rug (Size 6.1 X 9.3) Cwrsf-10161
    Vendor
    Classic World Rugs
    Regular price
    $3,800.00
    Sale price
    $1,890.00
  • Fine Soumack Weave Tribal Design Handmade Wool Rug (Size 4.11 X 6.9) Cwral-9987
    Vendor
    Classic World Rugs
    Regular price
    $5,600.00
    Sale price
    $2,800.00
  • Fine Soumack Weave Tribal Design Handmade Wool Rug (Size 4.4 X 7.0) Cwral-9984
    Vendor
    Classic World Rugs
    Regular price
    $5,600.00
    Sale price
    $2,800.00
  • Fine Soumack Weave Tribal Design Handmade Wool Rug (Size 4.4 X 7.0) Cwral-9981
    Vendor
    Classic World Rugs
    Regular price
    $5,600.00
    Sale price
    $2,800.00
  • Fine Soumack Weave Tribal Design Handmade Wool Rug (Size 4.7 X 7.1) Cwral-9978
    Vendor
    Classic World Rugs
    Regular price
    $5,600.00
    Sale price
    $2,800.00
  • Flatweave Soumak Fine Tribal Handmade Wool Rug (Size 11.4 X 14.6) Cwral-9933
    Vendor
    Classic World Rugs
    Regular price
    $8,600.00
    Sale price
    $3,900.00
  • Soumak Tribal Olami Handmade Oriental Wool Rug (Size 2.7 X 4.2) Cwral-8379
    Vendor
    Classic World Rugs
    Regular price
    $490.00
    Sale price
    $250.00