Antique JabalBarez Persian Soumak Toubreh Rug

Antique handwoven Toubreh by pastoral nomads of JabalBarez ranges southeastern Persia, Woven in a fine Soumak weave using fantastic quality handspun local wool and all organic dyes. Soumaks are flatweaves made using the warp replacement technique. Soumak weaving requires significantly more expertise and time as opposed to a flatweave Kilim. Toubreh is a unique piece of woven art originally made for the transport of grains and goods over long distances using horses or other pack animals. As Toubres are made for personal or family use, they are viewed as an opportunity by the weavers to experiment with colours, construction methods and motifs resulting in unique eye-catching pieces. Having been woven to carry heavy loads over long distances, Toubrehs feature robust and durable materials and construction in order to ensure longevity.