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Antique Bessarabian Kilim. 297cm X 186cm.
For sale by Country House and Eastern Interiors
for sale €673     $730
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Antique Bessarabian Kilim. 297cm X 186cm.

1900 - 1920
Description

Eastern europe,moldova, circa 1920-30.

All woollen construction bessarabian kilim. Can use both sides,completely reversible.

This kilim is in very good condition with just a few surface marks in the ivory coloured border,imaged.

That said it doesn't have a massive price tag that these kilims can have. And of a good size.

9 foot 9 inches by 6 foot 1 inches. 297cm X 186cm. At widest points. Fringes not measured in size.

U.k post £25.

Represents amazing value for £575 gbp. Viewings,collections,etc all welcomed.

Selling quality carpets and rugs at a fraction of retail prices.

Tak 10

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 09355172
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 yarn with slight gauge variations: traditional domestic loom weaving.
Slit-tapestry weave structure: standard flatweave kilim construction technique.
Mellowed palette of red, sage and indigo: typical early twentieth-century Balkan dyes.
Warp threads knotted directly into fringes: intact original end finishes.
Slight asymmetries along the selvedges: hand-tensioned work on a village loom.

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
297cm (116.93")
Width
186cm (73.23")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1193596
Dealers Internal Reference
TAK 10
Dealers Notes

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

Description
Eastern europe,moldova, circa 1920-30.

All woollen construction bessarabian kilim. Can use both sides,completely reversible.

“
This kilim is in very good condition with just a few surface marks in the ivory coloured border,imaged.
Country House and Eastern Interiors
fig 1. An antique flatweave Bessarabian wool rug featuring a red field with a central black and cream floral medallion, surrounded by a wide floral border and fringed edges.
fig 1. Antique Bessarabian Kilim. 297cm X 186cm.

That said it doesn't have a massive price tag that these kilims can have. And of a good size.

9 foot 9 inches by 6 foot 1 inches. 297cm X 186cm. At widest points. Fringes not measured in size.

U.k post £25.

Represents amazing value for £575 gbp. Viewings,collections,etc all welcomed.

Selling quality carpets and rugs at a fraction of retail prices.

Tak 10

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09355172
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 yarn with slight gauge variations: traditional domestic loom weaving.
Slit-tapestry weave structure: standard flatweave kilim construction technique.
Mellowed palette of red, sage and indigo: typical early twentieth-century Balkan dyes.
Warp threads knotted directly into fringes: intact original end finishes.
Slight asymmetries along the selvedges: hand-tensioned work on a village loom.

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
297cm (116.93")
Width
186cm (73.23")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1193596
Dealers Internal Ref
TAK 10
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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An antique flatweave Bessarabian wool rug featuring a red field with a central black and cream floral medallion, surrounded by a wide floral border and fringed edges.
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Archive I An antique flatweave Bessarabian wool rug featuring a red field with a central black and cream floral medallion, surrounded by a wide floral border and fringed edges.

Antique Bessarabian Kilim. 297cm X 186cm.

Archive II An antique flatweave Bessarabian wool rug featuring a red field with a central black and cream floral medallion, surrounded by a wide floral border and fringed edges. View II
Archive III An antique flatweave Bessarabian wool rug featuring a red field with a central black and cream floral medallion, surrounded by a wide floral border and fringed edges. View III
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Archive X An antique flatweave Bessarabian wool rug featuring a red field with a central black and cream floral medallion, surrounded by a wide floral border and fringed edges. View X
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Archive XIII An antique flatweave Bessarabian wool rug featuring a red field with a central black and cream floral medallion, surrounded by a wide floral border and fringed edges. View XIII
Archive XIV An antique flatweave Bessarabian wool rug featuring a red field with a central black and cream floral medallion, surrounded by a wide floral border and fringed edges. View XIV
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Archive XIX An antique flatweave Bessarabian wool rug featuring a red field with a central black and cream floral medallion, surrounded by a wide floral border and fringed edges. View XIX
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Telephone 0788 4091348
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Leicestershire
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Mar 2018
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An antique flatweave Bessarabian wool rug featuring a red field with a central black and cream floral medallion, surrounded by a wide floral border and fringed edges.
Antique Bessarabian Kilim. 297cm X 186cm.
Ref: SA1193596
An antique flatweave Bessarabian wool rug featuring a red field with a central black and cream floral medallion, surrounded by a wide floral border and fringed edges.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectKilim Rug
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBessarabian
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourRed and Cream
  • MotifsCentral floral medallion, Flatweave construction, Fringe trim, Geometric floral border
  • SizeH 297 cm (117 in) x W 186 cm (73 in) x D 0.5 cm (0 in)

This 1920 Bessarabian kilim rug originates from Eastern Europe, specifically Moldova, and exhibits a flatweave wool and cotton construction measuring 297 cm high by 186 cm wide and 0.5 cm deep. The piece presents a vibrant red field dominated by a central black and cream floral medallion, complemented by geometric floral border motifs rendered in shades of grey, pale blue and maroon, alongside a fringe trim at the ends. The entirely reversible textile displays a few minor surface marks in the ivory-coloured border. Appropriate for placement on floors within an English Country House setting, the rug offers a versatile floor covering solution that suits various residential interiors. The design integrates traditional flatweave techniques with detailed floral patterns, providing a functional antique accessory for domestic spaces. Maintenance involves regular gentle care suited to woollen floor coverings while accommodating everyday household use.

FAQs

Bessarabian kilims originated in the late 18th and 19th centuries in the region between the Dniester and Prut rivers. These textiles blended local folk weaving traditions with Western European floral patterns, often influenced by French Aubusson designs popular among nobility.

These rugs are traditionally hand-woven using locally sourced spun wool on cotton or wool warps. The flatweave technique creates a reversible, pileless structure using tapestry slit-weave methods to produce defined geometric and floral motifs.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural vegetable dye variations (abrash), detailed floral and medallion motifs with dark outlines, and traditional slit-weave construction. Hand-knotted fringe ends and minor weave irregularities also indicate genuine hand-loom production.

A large floral flatweave functions as an anchoring element in living rooms or dining spaces. Position it beneath neutral mid-century or contemporary furniture to allow the graphic medallion and colour palette to contrast with minimalist surrounds.

Vacuum gently without a rotating beater bar to avoid pulling the woven fibers. Place a high-quality rug underlay beneath the carpet to prevent slipping and wear, and consult a specialist textile cleaner for stain removal and washing.
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