Origin: Caucasus
Date: Last quarter of the 19th century
Dimensions: 375 × 225 cm
Description:
This rare and impressive Sileh Soumak flatweave, woven in two joined panels, features an unusually large format and a powerful composition of 24 dragon-shaped “S” motifs—four more than the typical 20 seen in smaller examples. These coiling forms, rooted in ancient Caucasian symbolism, are believed to represent protective dragons or spirits, guarding the textile with their rhythmic presence. Each compartment bursts with mirrored geometric animals and crowned heads, suggesting themes of fertility, kinship, and cosmic order. The palette of ivory, crimson, and deep indigo enhances the clarity of the structure, while the alternating colors within each module create a pulsing visual cadence. More than a decorative object, this Sileh is a talisman of tradition—where threads are woven not only to adorn but to protect and preserve across generations.
Origin: Caucasus
Date: Last quarter of the 19th century
Dimensions: 375 × 225 cm
Description:
This rare and impressive Sileh Soumak flatweave, woven in two joined panels, features an unusually large format and a powerful composition of 24 dragon-shaped “S” motifs—four more than the typical 20 seen in smaller examples. These coiling forms, rooted in ancient Caucasian symbolism, are believed to represent protective dragons or spirits, guarding the textile with their rhythmic presence. Each compartment bursts with mirrored geometric animals and crowned heads, suggesting themes of fertility, kinship, and cosmic order. The palette of ivory, crimson, and deep indigo enhances the clarity of the structure, while the alternating colors within each module create a pulsing visual cadence. More than a decorative object, this Sileh is a talisman of tradition—where threads are woven not only to adorn but to protect and preserve across generations.
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