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Antique Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Repeat Medallion Design, Large Room Size, Circa 1920.
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Antique Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Repeat Medallion Design, Large Room Size, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 11ft 3in x 10ft 1in (343 x 307cm).

Antique Pirot / Sarkoy kilim of repeat diamond medallion design. A kilim of large 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 has three rows of nine diamond shaped medallions on a warm rusty orange / red ground, the medallions are in soft pastel colours. The border is in dark charcoal grey with a traditional design in very soft colours, the inner border is in a very pleasing soft blue which is also used in the medallions.

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

Hand washed and ready for use.

Stock Number: R-1733.

Physical Dimensions
Height
343cm (135.04")
Width
307cm (120.87")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1059649
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R-1733
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Description
Size: 11ft 3in x 10ft 1in (343 x 307cm).

Antique Pirot / Sarkoy kilim of repeat diamond medallion design. A kilim of large 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. A large antique Pirot Sarkoy flat-weave wool kilim carpet featuring repeating diamond medallions on a terracotta field with dark geometric borders.
fig 1. Antique Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Repeat Medallion Design, Large Room Size, Circa 1920.

This example has three rows of nine diamond shaped medallions on a warm rusty orange / red ground, the medallions are in soft pastel colours. The border is in dark charcoal grey with a traditional design in very soft colours, the inner border is in a very pleasing soft blue which is also used in the medallions.

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

Hand washed and ready for use.

Stock Number: R-1733.

Height
343cm (135.04")
Width
307cm (120.87")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1059649
Dealers Internal Ref
R-1733
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Archive I A large antique Pirot Sarkoy flat-weave wool kilim carpet featuring repeating diamond medallions on a terracotta field with dark geometric borders.

Antique Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Repeat Medallion Design, Large Room Size, Circa 1920.

Archive II A large antique Pirot Sarkoy flat-weave wool kilim carpet featuring repeating diamond medallions on a terracotta field with dark geometric borders. View II
Archive III A large antique Pirot Sarkoy flat-weave wool kilim carpet featuring repeating diamond medallions on a terracotta field with dark geometric borders. View III
Archive IV A large antique Pirot Sarkoy flat-weave wool kilim carpet featuring repeating diamond medallions on a terracotta field with dark geometric borders. View IV
Archive V A large antique Pirot Sarkoy flat-weave wool kilim carpet featuring repeating diamond medallions on a terracotta field with dark geometric borders. View V
Archive VI A large antique Pirot Sarkoy flat-weave wool kilim carpet featuring repeating diamond medallions on a terracotta field with dark geometric borders. View VI
Archive VII A large antique Pirot Sarkoy flat-weave wool kilim carpet featuring repeating diamond medallions on a terracotta field with dark geometric borders. View VII
Archive VIII A large antique Pirot Sarkoy flat-weave wool kilim carpet featuring repeating diamond medallions on a terracotta field with dark geometric borders. View VIII
Archive IX A large antique Pirot Sarkoy flat-weave wool kilim carpet featuring repeating diamond medallions on a terracotta field with dark geometric borders. View IX
Archive X A large antique Pirot Sarkoy flat-weave wool kilim carpet featuring repeating diamond medallions on a terracotta field with dark geometric borders. View X
Archive XI A large antique Pirot Sarkoy flat-weave wool kilim carpet featuring repeating diamond medallions on a terracotta field with dark geometric borders. View XI
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A large antique Pirot Sarkoy flat-weave wool kilim carpet featuring repeating diamond medallions on a terracotta field with dark geometric borders.
ANTIQUE PIROT / SARKOY KILIM OF REPEAT MEDALLION DESIGN, LARGE ROOM SIZE, CIRCA 1920.
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A large antique Pirot Sarkoy flat-weave wool kilim carpet featuring repeating diamond medallions on a terracotta field with dark geometric borders.
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Pirot and Sarkoy kilims originated in the Balkan peninsula, particularly around southeastern Serbia and Western Thrace during the Ottoman period. Crafted primarily by skilled women weavers, these flat-weave textiles were produced for domestic use, trade, and export, featuring distinct geometric motifs passed down through generations.

Traditional kilims are hand-woven using pure hand-spun wool for both the warp and weft, often coloured with natural vegetable dyes. The weaving process utilises a slit-weave flat technique, where distinct colour blocks create small vertical gaps along pattern boundaries, resulting in a lightweight yet durable double-sided structure.

Authentic pieces exhibit slight natural colour variations known as abrash, resulting from hand-dyed wool batches. They feature flat-woven construction without pile, clear geometric medallion motifs, and identical pattern visibility on both the front and reverse sides due to the slit-weave technique.

A large terracotta kilim serves as an anchor in a living room or dining area, grounding contemporary neutral furniture with pattern and warm colour. Designers frequently pair flat-weave textiles with natural materials like timber, leather, and linen to accentuate textural contrast.

Vacuum regularly using a suction-only setting without a rotating beater bar to avoid pulling the woven wool fibres. Address spills immediately by blotting with a clean cloth, and employ professional rug cleaners experienced in antique flat-weave textiles for deep cleaning.
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