carpet, Suamak

Sumak (or Soumak) carpet. Hand-knotted, all wool, having an ascending bijot design in aubergine, red and blue on a dark blue field. Enclosed by a geometric main border and two meander floral borders.

Object Details

ID: TXT0102
Collection: Textiles
Type: carpet, Suamak
Display location: Not on display
Date made: ca.1890
People: Kirby, Mary
Measurements: Overall: 2625 mm x 3175 mm
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