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Antique Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Classic Design, Excellent Condition, Circa 1920.
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Antique Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Classic Design, Excellent Condition, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 9ft 8in x 7ft 10in (295 x 239cm).

Antique Pirot / Sarkoy kilim of traditional 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 a classic design with a red ground, the ivory border is filled with an array of 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-2470.

Physical Dimensions
Height
295cm (116.14")
Width
239cm (94.09")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

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SA1060061
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R-2470
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Description
Size: 9ft 8in x 7ft 10in (295 x 239cm).

Antique Pirot / Sarkoy kilim of traditional 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 red Pirot Sarkoy wool kilim rug featuring black and white geometric diamond motifs and multi-coloured decorative borders.
fig 1. Antique Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Classic Design, Excellent Condition, Circa 1920.

This example is of a classic design with a red ground, the ivory border is filled with an array of 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-2470.

Height
295cm (116.14")
Width
239cm (94.09")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1060061
Dealers Internal Ref
R-2470
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Specialists in antique carpets, rugs & runners. Professional cleaning, repairs & restoration.

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Archive I An antique red Pirot Sarkoy wool kilim rug featuring black and white geometric diamond motifs and multi-coloured decorative borders.

Antique Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Classic Design, Excellent Condition, Circa 1920.

Archive II An antique red Pirot Sarkoy wool kilim rug featuring black and white geometric diamond motifs and multi-coloured decorative borders. View II
Archive III An antique red Pirot Sarkoy wool kilim rug featuring black and white geometric diamond motifs and multi-coloured decorative borders. View III
Archive IV An antique red Pirot Sarkoy wool kilim rug featuring black and white geometric diamond motifs and multi-coloured decorative borders. View IV
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Archive XII An antique red Pirot Sarkoy wool kilim rug featuring black and white geometric diamond motifs and multi-coloured decorative borders. View XII
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An antique red Pirot Sarkoy wool kilim rug featuring black and white geometric diamond motifs and multi-coloured decorative borders.
ANTIQUE PIROT / SARKOY KILIM OF CLASSIC DESIGN, EXCELLENT CONDITION, CIRCA 1920.
Ref: SA1060061
An antique red Pirot Sarkoy wool kilim rug featuring black and white geometric diamond motifs and multi-coloured decorative borders.
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Pirot kilims originate from the Southeastern Serbian town of Pirot, a historic centre for flatweave carpet production influenced by Balkan and Ottoman weaving traditions. The term Sarkoy refers to a regional style classification associated with fine tapestry-woven kilims produced across the Balkans during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Traditional kilims are crafted using a flatweave or slit-weave technique, primarily utilising natural wool for both the warp and weft. Unlike hand-knotted pile rugs, the coloured weft threads are tightly woven through the warp to create the design, resulting in a flat, pileless textile that is identical on both sides.

Authentic Pirot kilims are recognised by their smooth flatweave texture, lack of pile, and reversible construction. Key design indicators include crisp geometric motifs such as diamond medallions and stylized botanical symbols, typically framed by dense, multi-layered borders.

Flatweave kilims are frequently styled in modern interiors to introduce colour, pattern, and tactile warmth to minimalist or contemporary rooms. They can be placed centrally in living areas, positioned beneath dining tables due to their low profile, or layered over neutral sisal carpets for an eclectic aesthetic.

To preserve a wool kilim, vacuum regularly using a suction-only setting without a rotating beater bar to avoid damaging the flatweave structure. Spills should be blotted immediately with a dry cloth, and professional cleaning by a textile specialist is recommended for periodic maintenance.
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