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Antique Large Kilim, Region of Kotel, Bulgaria.
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Antique Large Kilim, Region of Kotel, Bulgaria.

1900 - 1920
Sold 3 February 2025 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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A magnificent large, nearly square, decorative kilim made and dated 1913 in the Kotel area of Bulgaria.

The colours are beautiful, as are the nicely spaced large diamond lozenges referred to as 'kadrovi zvezdi' or curling stars and surrounded by a powerful midnight-blue main border. The date, 1913, can be seen woven into the top right-hand corner of the main border. A similar example to this is on permanent display in the Kotel Kilim Museum and dated 1906.

Size: 4.00m x 3.90m (13' 2" x 12' 9").

Physical Dimensions
Height
400cm (157.48")
Width
390cm (153.54")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Bulgarian Kilim to the 1910s.

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SA1046164
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2080
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Description
A magnificent large, nearly square, decorative kilim made and dated 1913 in the Kotel area of Bulgaria.
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The colours are beautiful, as are the nicely spaced large diamond lozenges referred to as 'kadrovi zvezdi' or curling stars and surrounded by a powerful midnight-blue main border.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The date, 1913, can be seen woven into the top right-hand corner of the main border. A similar example to this is on permanent display in the Kotel Kilim Museum and dated 1906.

Size: 4.00m x 3.90m (13' 2" x 12' 9").

Height
400cm (157.48")
Width
390cm (153.54")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Bulgarian Kilim to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1046164
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2080
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets Profile Page

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A large rectangular antique flat-woven rug featuring a bright red field with repeated geometric diamond motifs and a contrasting dark border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A large rectangular antique flat-woven rug featuring a bright red field with repeated geometric diamond motifs and a contrasting dark border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Large Kilim, Region of Kotel, Bulgaria.

Archive II A large rectangular antique flat-woven rug featuring a bright red field with repeated geometric diamond motifs and a contrasting dark border. View II
Archive III A large rectangular antique flat-woven rug featuring a bright red field with repeated geometric diamond motifs and a contrasting dark border. View III
Archive IV A large rectangular antique flat-woven rug featuring a bright red field with repeated geometric diamond motifs and a contrasting dark border. View IV
Archive V A large rectangular antique flat-woven rug featuring a bright red field with repeated geometric diamond motifs and a contrasting dark border. View V
Archive VI A large rectangular antique flat-woven rug featuring a bright red field with repeated geometric diamond motifs and a contrasting dark border. View VI
Archive VII A large rectangular antique flat-woven rug featuring a bright red field with repeated geometric diamond motifs and a contrasting dark border. View VII
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
Location
North Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rugmac
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 112
Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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A large rectangular antique flat-woven rug featuring a bright red field with repeated geometric diamond motifs and a contrasting dark border.
Antique Large Kilim, Region of Kotel, Bulgaria.
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A large rectangular antique flat-woven rug featuring a bright red field with repeated geometric diamond motifs and a contrasting dark border.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectRug
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBalkan Traditional
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsGeometric diamonds, Slit-weave construction, Kotel regional patterns, Symmetrical border
  • SizeH 400 cm (157 in) x W 390 cm (154 in)

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Bulgarian kilims, particularly those from Kotel, are renowned flat-woven textiles traditionally crafted for dowries, home decoration, and warmth, featuring distinct geometric and symbolic motifs passed down through generations.

These pieces are typically constructed using hand-spun natural wool for both the warp and the weft, dyed with natural plant and insect extracts to achieve deep, lasting hues through traditional slit-weave flat-weaving methods.

Authenticity is identified by examining the natural organic dyes, hand-spun wool characteristics, traditional Kotel regional motifs, asymmetrical weave irregularities, and natural wear consistent with age.

A large antique kilim can be styled as a striking anchor piece in a living room or study, pairing well with neutral modern furnishings to let the rich colours and geometric patterns stand out.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without a beater bar, keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, and using professional textile conservation cleaning services when necessary.
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