Fine Indo-Soumak - KE1453A

Fine Indo-Soumak - KE1453Aize 240 x 150 cm, 7'10 x 4'11 The term soumak is used to refer to a specific type of hand knotting, which is defined as a technique in which the sequence of the progressive wrapping of warp over weft is consistently forward over and back under. These Indo soumak pieces are very well constructed in a form known as countered or reverse soumak where the direction of the wrapping changes from row to row giving the top surface its chevron effect which is

These represent enormous value for money as they use Kork wool (the softest and longest staple wool from under the chin of the sheep) and are exceptionally good examples of these old Khals

We also have some very fine pieces that were exclusive to a London Department store which because of their change to a very modern aesthetic they no longer take

and would have taken 36 days to weave and finish

This rug contains approximately 347000 knots

Much of our India weaving takes place around the ancient city of Varanasi on the Ganges River

This rug contains approximately 306000 knots

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Size 238 x 171 cm

Size 124 x 82 cm

ize 240 x 150 cm

and would have taken 25 days to weave and finish

Size 188 x 120 cm