Soumak rugs are different from piled rugs because of the unique weaving techniques used to create them. Unlike the piled area rugs we're most used to seeing, Soumak rugs do not have a pile at all. In fact, a Soumak rug is more closely related to a tapestry that you might hang on a wall. The tapestry-like weaves used to create Soumak rugs give them a coarse feel and a textured look -- think earthy and rustic.
