Sumak bags were woven by tribes in the Near East to store and carry articles and foodstuffs: they range in size from small salt bags to large bedding bags. Sumak is a technique, not a people or region, and refers to an elaborate form of flatweaving. Sumak bags from the area in this study are particularly prized and greatly sought after by collectors, due to their sophisticated weaving technique, strong colors and highly decorative design. With reference to an outstanding selection of the best pieces available, the author ...
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Sumak bags were woven by tribes in the Near East to store and carry articles and foodstuffs: they range in size from small salt bags to large bedding bags. Sumak is a technique, not a people or region, and refers to an elaborate form of flatweaving. Sumak bags from the area in this study are particularly prized and greatly sought after by collectors, due to their sophisticated weaving technique, strong colors and highly decorative design. With reference to an outstanding selection of the best pieces available, the author here develops a convincing case for pinpointing specific regional weaving styles, by grouping the bags according to shared design repertoire, use of color and sumak technique.
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