Anatolia, Persia & the Caucasus
Square Sumak Mafrash Panel with Nested Borders
Kilims · Representative imagery
A representative square sumak flat-weave, likely a mafrash or bag panel, built from concentric ivory and indigo frames around a small central medallion holding a hooked, totemic figure. The lattice diaper fields and repeating S- and star-borders express traditional motifs of protection and abundance. Worked in the pile-less weft-wrapping technique, the crisp, durable, reversible geometry is characteristic of the tradition. Presented as representative imagery of the design family.
The tradition
Anatolia, Persia & the Caucasus
A kilim is a flat-woven, pile-less rug made by interlacing coloured weft threads through the warp — the same family of technique used across Anatolia, Persia and the Caucasus. Because the design is the structure, kilims are light, reversible and crisp, with motifs built from interlocking diamonds and triangles.
The characteristic small gaps where two colours meet — the slit-weave 'slits' — give kilims their precise, slightly stepped geometry and have become part of their visual signature.
Motifs & meaning
Reading the design
Kilim motifs are among the oldest in weaving, shared across many cultures.
Elibelinde
Hands-on-hips woman — fertility and motherhood.
Diamond field
Repeating lozenges symbolising protection and abundance.
Hook / horn
Ram's horns standing for strength and fertility.
Comb (tarak)
A motif guarding birth and warding the evil eye.
Materials & technique
How it is made
Flat-woven in slit-weave tapestry technique with naturally dyed wool — no pile, so the same crisp pattern reads on both faces.
Interested in square sumak mafrash panel with nested borders?
Leave your email or WhatsApp and we'll share current availability, pricing and condition.