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Antique Bessarabian Kilim. 325cm X 226cm.
For sale by Country House and Eastern Interiors
for sale €1,697     $1,842
£1,450
Country House and Eastern Interiors

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Antique Bessarabian Kilim. 325cm X 226cm.

1900 - 1920
Description

In beautiful condition throughout is this early 20th century bessarabian kilim of carpet size as well.

With a european rose/cabbage pattern.

Images of both sides taken with no holes,reweaves and all ends and sides secure.

All wool flat woven construction.

The cheapest priced and largest bessarabian kilim offered for sale on here. Not 10k,not 3k just £1450 gbp.

Size is 10 foot 8 inches by 7 foot 5 inches. 325cm X 226cm. At widest points. Fringes not measured in size.

U.k post £25.

Many more bargain antique rugs & carpets offered for sale.

Ztr 245

Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09110151
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-120 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Hand-spun wool yarns with subtle colour variation: hand weaving from early 20th-century Eastern Europe.
Slit-tapestry weave joins between colour blocks: traditional kilim flatweave construction.
Stylised cabbage rose bouquet on a red ground: classic Bessarabian floral composition.
Intact natural wool warp fringes at the ends: original loom finishes.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
325cm (127.95")
Width
226cm (88.98")
Depth
0.6cm (0.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1158593
Dealers Internal Reference
ZTR 245
Dealers Notes

Constantly sourcing unusual quality tribal rugs & carpets at trade prices by comparison.

Description
In beautiful condition throughout is this early 20th century bessarabian kilim of carpet size as well.

With a european rose/cabbage pattern.

Images of both sides taken with no holes,reweaves and all ends and sides secure.

fig 1. An antique flatweave wool rug featuring a central red panel with blue floral motifs, bordered by dark navy and cream botanical patterns.
fig 1. Antique Bessarabian Kilim. 325cm X 226cm.

All wool flat woven construction.

The cheapest priced and largest bessarabian kilim offered for sale on here. Not 10k,not 3k just £1450 gbp.

Size is 10 foot 8 inches by 7 foot 5 inches. 325cm X 226cm. At widest points. Fringes not measured in size.

U.k post £25.

Many more bargain antique rugs & carpets offered for sale.

Ztr 245

Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09110151
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-120 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Hand-spun wool yarns with subtle colour variation: hand weaving from early 20th-century Eastern Europe.
Slit-tapestry weave joins between colour blocks: traditional kilim flatweave construction.
Stylised cabbage rose bouquet on a red ground: classic Bessarabian floral composition.
Intact natural wool warp fringes at the ends: original loom finishes.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
325cm (127.95")
Width
226cm (88.98")
Depth
0.6cm (0.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1158593
Dealers Internal Ref
ZTR 245
Country House and Eastern Interiors
Country House and Eastern Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018

Constantly sourcing scarce tribal rugs & carpets,some howard & sons seating

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Archive I An antique flatweave wool rug featuring a central red panel with blue floral motifs, bordered by dark navy and cream botanical patterns.

Antique Bessarabian Kilim. 325cm X 226cm.

Archive II An antique flatweave wool rug featuring a central red panel with blue floral motifs, bordered by dark navy and cream botanical patterns. View II
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Country House and Eastern Interiors
Telephone 0788 4091348
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Shepshed
Leicestershire
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/eastern
Verified Since Mar 2018
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An antique flatweave wool rug featuring a central red panel with blue floral motifs, bordered by dark navy and cream botanical patterns.
ANTIQUE BESSARABIAN KILIM. 325CM X 226CM.
Ref: SA1158593
An antique flatweave wool rug featuring a central red panel with blue floral motifs, bordered by dark navy and cream botanical patterns.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBessarabian
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed, Navy Blue, Cream
  • MotifsFloral medallion, Rose motifs, Flatweave construction, Geometric inner border
  • SizeH 325 cm (128 in) x W 226 cm (89 in) x D 0.6 cm (0 in)

This early 20th century Bessarabian kilim rug of carpet size dates from 1920 in the Bessarabian style. Produced in an all-wool flatwoven construction, the piece displays a colour palette of red, navy blue, cream, brown, and green with a European rose and cabbage pattern. The design incorporates a central red field featuring blue floral and rose motifs, surrounded by a geometric inner border, a dark navy botanical pattern, and a cream outer border with a multicoloured floral edge. Fringe detail borders the ends, and the weave shows no holes or reweaves, with all sides and ends secure. Measuring 325 cm high by 226 cm wide and 0.6 cm deep at the widest points, this large floor covering suits living rooms, dining rooms, or hallways in an English country house setting to warm hardwood or stone floors. The flatwoven wool construction provides a durable surface suitable for high-traffic interior spaces while bringing traditional floral motifs to a home layout.

FAQs

Bessarabian kilims are traditional flatweave rugs originating from the historic Bessarabia region of Eastern Europe, produced primarily during the 19th and early 20th centuries. They are renowned for combining traditional regional weaving techniques with European floral motifs inspired by French Aubusson and Gobelin tapestries.

Traditional kilims are handwoven using natural wool yarns for both the warp and weft, created on vertical or horizontal looms. The flatweave tapestry technique produces a pileless textile where coloured weft threads are tightly woven to form patterns visible on both sides.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-spun wool construction, natural vegetable dye variations known as abrash, and a flatweave structure without pile. Look for naturalistic botanical motifs, dark navy or cream borders, and subtle irregularities in the weave consistent with hand production.

A floral kilim serves as a focal point in neutral rooms, adding texture, pattern, and rich colour to living spaces or bedrooms. It integrates effectively alongside natural timber furniture, leather seating, and layered textile schemes in traditional or eclectic interiors.

Vacuum regularly on a suction-only setting without a rotating beater bar to avoid damaging the flatweave wool fibres. Rotate the rug periodically to distribute wear evenly, and utilize professional dry cleaners experienced in antique flatweave textiles for stain removal.
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