- Brrsf-1131
- Condition: New
- (Exact Size: 5 ft. 1 in. by 7 ft. 0 in.)
- Primary Color: Red
- Secondary Color(s): Green, Blue, Orange, Yellow
- Pattern: Geometric
- Design: Afghan
- Style: Tribal
- Weave Type: Hand-Woven
- Material: 100-Percent Wool
- Shape: Rectangular
- Made in: Afghanistan
The Soumak Weaving Technique
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 flat weave techniques that produces a two-sided rug suitable for wall hanging and as a floor rug.
What are Hand-Woven Rugs?
A Hand-Woven rug can also be called a Kilim, or Flatweave and it uses what is called a "Slit-weave" technique. The Slit-weave technique uses only a warp yarn as the foundation, allowing the weaver to build the rug by interlacing the yarn, as the weft.
To avoid long vertical slits that can make a Hand-Woven rug not durable, most Kilim rugs are created with diagonal or horizontal patterns. This is why it's very common to see octagons, diamonds and triangular shapes in a Flatweave rug.
It is known that Kilim rugs were first used by the Egyptians, dating back to about 1400 B.C.
What makes a Hand-Woven rug so interesting?
1- Most Hand-Woven rugs are reversible.
2- Hand-Woven rugs are built with natural fibers, such as Wool, Cotton, and sometimes Sari-Silk can be added.
3- Hand-Woven Rugs don't shred. (Machine-made rugs use synthetic fibers, that constantly shred. You can search online and read this common review from people who have bought a Machine-made rug.)
Do I need To add Rug-pad?
Yes, a Rug-pad can be critical to your rug's performance and appearance.
Our Rug-pad protects the back of your rug, from grinding against the floors.
Our Rug-pad prevents a rug from slippage, reduces noise and provides extra walking comfort.
Our Rug-pad will not stain your floors, as it is made with natural rubber. Our Rug-pad is custom cut 2 inches short from each side, to fit your rug.