Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this piece to the 1890s.
With these rugs, the weave only gives clues about the market it was created for (rural or urban); therefore, a normal classification is disregarded and the broader term, "Bessarabian", is applied.
Late 19th century pieces such as this floral design had softer colours than the Kilims woven in the early part of the twentieth century. The dancing flowers in the border design and abstract floral designs in the main field are beautifully subtle. Often similar in design to that of Caucasian designs such as Karabagh. We love how the background of these Kilims have almost a wave like effect, look closely at the image to see this clever weaving technique in the charcoal black. There is also some great dyes and variety of yellows and subtle pale blues and green. An exceptional example and with our underlay this would sit happily on a wood floor, tiles or fitted carpet.
Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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Antique Bessarabian Kilim
