tribal-soumak-carpet
Lot 1443
Tribal Soumak Carpet
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Likely Afghanistan; flat-weave wool with decorative textures formed by weft wrapping techniques, the field with repeating squares of browns, orange, and red, each with a stylized scorpion motif, the main border with star motif in repeating squares, minor borders with wave motif, stars, and repeating diamonds.

6 ft. 7 in. x 10 ft. 9 in.

From the Collection of the late Michael Joyce and Archie Carter III, Greensboro, North Carolina
Proceeds to Benefit Greensboro Urban Ministry

Some wear; fading; dye run; otherwise good estate condition.