7'5" x 10'3" (226cm x 312cm) The Caucasus, Azerbaijan: Late 19th Century Flat-weave, "sumak" brocading technique: wool
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A very handsome antique flat-weave from the Caucasus, woven in the intricate "sumak" brocading technique, with rich details and in a very pleasing color palette derived from natural dyes. The classic three diamond medallion layout is rendered in a whimsical manner, with variations in the sizes and shapes of the medallions.