Vintage Soumak Kilim Rug | Red Animal Motif, Caucasus Boho Style (6'3x4 ft.)

This handwoven soumak flatweave is a true “story rug” — a bold red ground filled with camels, birds, and stylized trees, arranged in layered framed panels like a woven postcard from the caravan routes. The surface has that classic soumak character: a tight, tactile weave with subtle relief that reads beautifully in both natural light and evening lamps.

Beyond the color, the charm is in the symbolism: protective crosses, diamond “eye” borders, and rows of animals that speak to pastoral life, movement, and abundance. It’s the kind of piece that instantly warms a space and looks equally at home in boho interiors, modern rustic rooms, or an eclectic gallery wall setting (it also photographs exceptionally well).

Features

Size: 190 x 123 cm (approx. 6'3" x 4'0")

Weave: Handwoven Soumak/Sumak flatweave (no pile)

Materials: Wool (front and foundation appear wool; wool fringe)

Colors: Brick red ground with teal, indigo, ivory, mustard, and multicolor accents

Design: Pictorial tribal panels with animals (camels/birds), tree motifs, protective geometric
symbols

Texture/Handle: Flatweave with low-relief soumak texture; flexible but substantial

Condition: Very good overall; light waviness and visible yarn floats on the back are normal for soumak construction

Origin (style): Caucasus-inspired tribal soumak tradition (exact village attribution not stated without provenance)

Care Instructions

Vacuum gently using suction only (no beater bar). Rotate occasionally for even wear and sun exposure. Blot spills immediately with a clean dry cloth—avoid scrubbing and harsh chemicals. For a deep clean, use a professional cleaner experienced with wool flatweaves/soumak textiles. A quality rug pad is recommended to prevent shifting and to soften underfoot.

If you want a rug that feels collected — rich color, narrative motifs, and unmistakably handmade character — this piece delivers that “one-of-a-kind” presence the moment it’s unrolled.