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Antique Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Banded Design, Warm Soft Colours, Circa 1920.
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Antique Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Banded Design, Warm Soft Colours, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 7ft 11in x 5ft 10in (243 x 179cm).

Antique Pirot / Sarkoy kilim of traditional banded design. A kilim with warm soft colours..

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 soft reds and pastel colours, with an 'butterscotch' coloured 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-1457.

Physical Dimensions
Height
243cm (95.67")
Width
179cm (70.47")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

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SA1057406
Dealers Internal Reference
R-1457
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Description
Size: 7ft 11in x 5ft 10in (243 x 179cm).

Antique Pirot / Sarkoy kilim of traditional banded design. A kilim with warm soft colours..

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. A handwoven antique Pirot Sarkoy flatweave wool kilim rug featuring horizontal bands of geometric motifs in terracotta, beige, yellow, green, and dark brown.
fig 1. Antique Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Banded Design, Warm Soft Colours, Circa 1920.

This example is of banded design in soft reds and pastel colours, with an 'butterscotch' coloured 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-1457.

Height
243cm (95.67")
Width
179cm (70.47")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1057406
Dealers Internal Ref
R-1457
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A handwoven antique Pirot Sarkoy flatweave wool kilim rug featuring horizontal bands of geometric motifs in terracotta, beige, yellow, green, and dark brown.
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Archive I A handwoven antique Pirot Sarkoy flatweave wool kilim rug featuring horizontal bands of geometric motifs in terracotta, beige, yellow, green, and dark brown.

Antique Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Banded Design, Warm Soft Colours, Circa 1920.

Archive II A handwoven antique Pirot Sarkoy flatweave wool kilim rug featuring horizontal bands of geometric motifs in terracotta, beige, yellow, green, and dark brown. View II
Archive III A handwoven antique Pirot Sarkoy flatweave wool kilim rug featuring horizontal bands of geometric motifs in terracotta, beige, yellow, green, and dark brown. View III
Archive IV A handwoven antique Pirot Sarkoy flatweave wool kilim rug featuring horizontal bands of geometric motifs in terracotta, beige, yellow, green, and dark brown. View IV
Archive V A handwoven antique Pirot Sarkoy flatweave wool kilim rug featuring horizontal bands of geometric motifs in terracotta, beige, yellow, green, and dark brown. View V
Archive VI A handwoven antique Pirot Sarkoy flatweave wool kilim rug featuring horizontal bands of geometric motifs in terracotta, beige, yellow, green, and dark brown. View VI
Archive VII A handwoven antique Pirot Sarkoy flatweave wool kilim rug featuring horizontal bands of geometric motifs in terracotta, beige, yellow, green, and dark brown. View VII
Archive VIII A handwoven antique Pirot Sarkoy flatweave wool kilim rug featuring horizontal bands of geometric motifs in terracotta, beige, yellow, green, and dark brown. View VIII
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A handwoven antique Pirot Sarkoy flatweave wool kilim rug featuring horizontal bands of geometric motifs in terracotta, beige, yellow, green, and dark brown.
ANTIQUE PIROT / SARKOY KILIM OF BANDED DESIGN, WARM SOFT COLOURS, CIRCA 1920.
Ref: SA1057406
A handwoven antique Pirot Sarkoy flatweave wool kilim rug featuring horizontal bands of geometric motifs in terracotta, beige, yellow, green, and dark brown.
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  • ObjectKilim Rug
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBalkan Traditional
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourTerracotta Red
  • MotifsHorizontal banded layout, Geometric diamond motifs, Flatweave tapestry structure, Geometric border framing
  • SizeH 243 cm (96 in) x W 179 cm (70 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Pirot Sarkoy kilim rug from circa 1920 exemplifies traditional Balkan textile craft with a flatweave tapestry structure made from wool. The surface displays a horizontal banded layout incorporating terracotta red, beige, yellow, green, and dark brown alongside geometric diamond motifs and a geometric border framing. The visible decorative elements include intricate repeating patterns across the bands with fringe edging along the ends and slight wear reflecting its age. Practical dimensions of 243 cm high by 179 cm wide and 1 cm deep allow this furnishing piece to sit comfortably as a floor covering in a living room, bedroom or hallway. Normal domestic use suits this textile well, bringing traditional warmth and pattern to everyday interior settings.

FAQs

Originating from the Pirot region in Serbia and related Balkan weaving centres, Sarkoy kilims are traditional flatweave wool rugs known for their geometric motifs, tapestry-weave construction, and rich cultural heritage dating back to the Ottoman era.

Traditional kilim rugs are handwoven using a flat tapestry weave technique where the coloured weft threads are tightly packed over un-dyed warp threads, creating a pileless, double-sided textile usually made from pure wool.

Authentic early 20th-century Pirot kilims feature slit-weave flat construction, natural wool fibres, characteristic geometric border motifs, and soft, harmonious colour palettes derived from organic or early synthetic dyes.

A geometric kilim rug can be styled as a grounding focal point in a contemporary living space, paired with neutral furniture to highlight its patterns, or used as a decorative wall hanging to introduce texture and warmth.

Vacuum flatweave rugs gently without a rotary brush attachment, rotate them periodically to ensure even wear, address spills immediately by blotting with a dry cloth, and seek professional dry cleaning specialised in antique textiles when necessary.
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