Persian Soumak Rugs ¹

Soumak describes a wrapping technique rather than a single city or tribe. Decorative wefts pass over and around the warps, producing a firm patterned surface without the clipped pile of a knotted rug. Persian examples include regional variations from Azerbaijan and other weaving areas, and the term may overlap with local names such as varni.

Explore the available Persian Soumak pieces below. Our guide to Persian rug types and structures compares Soumak with kilim, jajim and knotted pile. For more flatweaves, browse the kilim collection.