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Antique Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Banded Design, Superb Condition, Circa 1920.
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Antique Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Banded Design, Superb Condition, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 9ft 9in x 6ft 11in (297 x 210cm).

Antique Pirot / Sarkoy kilim of traditional banded design. A kilim of good room size.

Circa 1920.

Pirot kilims are also known as Sarkoy or Sharkoy, they originate from the town of Pirot in south-eastern Serbia; where they have been made since the middle ages. The popular design style has spread across the Balkan region and into western Turkey. These are outstanding furnishing kilims with a very unique style in a wide range of designs and colours.

This example is of banded design in reds and pastel colours, with an ivory border. The weave is typically fine and tight.

Very good condition with slight wear. Suitable for normal domestic use.

Hand washed and ready for use.

Stock Number: R-1636.

Physical Dimensions
Height
297cm (116.93")
Width
210cm (82.68")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Pirot Sarkoy Kilim to the 1920s.

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SA1057368
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R-1636
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Description
Size: 9ft 9in x 6ft 11in (297 x 210cm).

Antique Pirot / Sarkoy kilim of traditional banded design. A kilim of good room size.

Circa 1920.

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Pirot kilims are also known as Sarkoy or Sharkoy, they originate from the town of Pirot in south-eastern Serbia; where they have been made since the middle ages.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The popular design style has spread across the Balkan region and into western Turkey. These are outstanding furnishing kilims with a very unique style in a wide range of designs and colours.

fig 1. An antique flatweave Pirot Sarkoy wool rug featuring horizontal geometric bands in red, cream, black, and blue.
fig 1. Antique Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Banded Design, Superb Condition, Circa 1920.

This example is of banded design in reds and pastel colours, with an ivory border. The weave is typically fine and tight.

Very good condition with slight wear. Suitable for normal domestic use.

Hand washed and ready for use.

Stock Number: R-1636.

Height
297cm (116.93")
Width
210cm (82.68")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Pirot Sarkoy Kilim to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1057368
Dealers Internal Ref
R-1636
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Archive I An antique flatweave Pirot Sarkoy wool rug featuring horizontal geometric bands in red, cream, black, and blue.

Antique Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Banded Design, Superb Condition, Circa 1920.

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An antique flatweave Pirot Sarkoy wool rug featuring horizontal geometric bands in red, cream, black, and blue.
ANTIQUE PIROT / SARKOY KILIM OF BANDED DESIGN, SUPERB CONDITION, CIRCA 1920.
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Pirot Sarkoy kilims are traditional handwoven flatweave textiles originating from Southeastern Europe. Renowned for their intricate geometric bands and symbolic motifs, these rugs were crafted by skilled weavers during the 19th and early 20th centuries using traditional vertical looms.

Traditional kilims are constructed from natural hand-spun wool warp and weft threads. They utilise a slit-weave technique, where weft threads of distinct colours are woven tightly around warp threads to form pileless, reversible geometric patterns.

Authentic flatweave rugs feature hand-spun yarn with natural dye variations, tight slit-weave construction, and traditional regional motifs. Reversibility and minor organic irregularities in the weave patterns also indicate genuine hand-loomed production.

A banded flatweave kilim introduces pattern, texture, and visual warmth when styled over natural timber floorboards. It works effectively under minimalist dining furniture, in living area seating arrangements, or as a focal point in neutral spaces.

Vacuum regularly using a suction-only setting without a rotary beater bar to prevent fiber damage. Rotate the rug periodically to ensure even wear, and consult a professional textile cleaner specializing in flatweave rugs for deep cleaning.
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