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

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 11ft 1in x 9ft 0in (338 x 274cm).

Antique Pirot / Sarkoy kilim of traditional 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 is of a classic design with a warm red ground, the ivory border is filled with traditional design in pastel colours. 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-1735.

Physical Dimensions
Height
338cm (133.07")
Width
274cm (107.87")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

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SA1059655
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R-1735
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Description
Size: 11ft 1in x 9ft 0in (338 x 274cm).

Antique Pirot / Sarkoy kilim of traditional 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 hand-woven Pirot kilim featuring a terracotta red field with central diamond geometric motifs framed by a wide patterned border in cream, brown, and red tones.
fig 1. Antique Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Classic Design, Large Room Size, Circa 1920.

This example is of a classic design with a warm red ground, the ivory border is filled with traditional design in pastel colours. 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-1735.

Height
338cm (133.07")
Width
274cm (107.87")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1059655
Dealers Internal Ref
R-1735
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Archive I A large hand-woven Pirot kilim featuring a terracotta red field with central diamond geometric motifs framed by a wide patterned border in cream, brown, and red tones.

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

Archive II A large hand-woven Pirot kilim featuring a terracotta red field with central diamond geometric motifs framed by a wide patterned border in cream, brown, and red tones. View II
Archive III A large hand-woven Pirot kilim featuring a terracotta red field with central diamond geometric motifs framed by a wide patterned border in cream, brown, and red tones. View III
Archive IV A large hand-woven Pirot kilim featuring a terracotta red field with central diamond geometric motifs framed by a wide patterned border in cream, brown, and red tones. View IV
Archive V A large hand-woven Pirot kilim featuring a terracotta red field with central diamond geometric motifs framed by a wide patterned border in cream, brown, and red tones. View V
Archive VI A large hand-woven Pirot kilim featuring a terracotta red field with central diamond geometric motifs framed by a wide patterned border in cream, brown, and red tones. View VI
Archive VII A large hand-woven Pirot kilim featuring a terracotta red field with central diamond geometric motifs framed by a wide patterned border in cream, brown, and red tones. View VII
Archive VIII A large hand-woven Pirot kilim featuring a terracotta red field with central diamond geometric motifs framed by a wide patterned border in cream, brown, and red tones. View VIII
Archive IX A large hand-woven Pirot kilim featuring a terracotta red field with central diamond geometric motifs framed by a wide patterned border in cream, brown, and red tones. View IX
Archive X A large hand-woven Pirot kilim featuring a terracotta red field with central diamond geometric motifs framed by a wide patterned border in cream, brown, and red tones. View X
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A large hand-woven Pirot kilim featuring a terracotta red field with central diamond geometric motifs framed by a wide patterned border in cream, brown, and red tones.
ANTIQUE PIROT / SARKOY KILIM OF CLASSIC DESIGN, LARGE ROOM SIZE, CIRCA 1920.
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Pirot Sarkoy kilims originate from the Pirot region along the border between Serbia and Bulgaria, an area famed for flatweave textile production under Ottoman influence. These hand-woven carpets are renowned for their complex geometric compositions, rich natural dyes, and historical iconography used across Eastern Europe and the broader Balkans.

Traditional Pirot kilims are hand-woven using pure, hand-spun wool for both the warp and the weft. Craftsmen employ a slit-weave tapestry technique, creating clean visual divisions between colour blocks and producing a reversible textile with uniform density.

Authentic pieces from circa 1920 display characteristic slit-weave openings along vertical colour joins, finely spun wool yarn, and subtle abrash dye variations. Geometric diamond medallions, stylized bird or flora motifs, and multi-tiered patterned borders are key visual indicators of regional provenance.

A large-scale kilim acts as an anchoring focal point in modern living rooms, dining rooms, or bedrooms. The earthy terracotta tones and geometric structuring add warm visual texture to minimalist neutral schemes or complement mid-century and traditional furnishings.

To preserve flatweave wool kilims, vacuum regularly using a suction-only attachment without a rotary brush bar. Place a quality non-slip rug pad underneath to prevent friction wear, rotate the textile periodically to equalize light exposure, and rely on professional rug specialists for deep cleaning.
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