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086-  Caucasian Soumack Main Carpet
Carpet Specifications:
Origin: Caucasian
Group: Soumack Kelim
Style: Tribal Size: 6'2" x 8'2"
Age:   c.1965
Condition- excellent-
Foundation: wool Pile: Wool-Kelim
This truly unusual and striking kelim main carpet  defies an easy description. I call it my "Art-Deco" kelim due to the very unusual use of the stylized boteh (paisely) figure throughout.  The Botehs here are decoratively spooned together to form three central cross medallians- and again in each corner of the main field.  The selection of brilliant colors is also  breathtaking- and hard to photograph accurately.  There are five main borders with one inner border the traditional Caucasian reciprocal oak leaf and wine glass. The outer border is the "running dog" design.   In all, this is a spectacular and rare carpet....  I have never seen another like it!       Featured sale Price:      $1250