What is a balkan oriental rug?

A balkan oriental rug is a woven textile, typically a kilim or prayer rug, originating from southeastern Europe and influenced by Ottoman traditions. These pieces feature distinctive folk art motifs, geometric layouts, and regional colour palettes created by traditional makers.

How were these rugs used originally?

Historically, these textiles served practical functions as floor coverings, wall hangings, and dedicated prayer mats within domestic spaces. Their durable wool construction allowed them to endure daily household wear while adding warmth and colour to interiors.

How do I live with a kilim?

Placing a suitable underlay beneath the flatweave helps secure it on smooth floors and prevents unnecessary friction against the fibres. Keeping the textile out of direct, harsh sunlight preserves the soft reds, pastels, and natural dyed tones over time.

How do I tell different regional types apart?

Regional attribution relies on observing specific structural traits, such as the prayer niche in a Monastir or the distinct banded layouts in Sarkoy and Pirot kilims. Motif vocabulary, such as repeat medallions versus flowering trees, also points toward the specific background of the weaving.

Home > Balkan Oriental Rug > Page 2

Balkan Oriental Rug

21 items · page 2 of 2

← Page 2 of 2 →

These balkan oriental rug pieces deliver rich folk geometry and regional warmth into a room.

Antique Sharkoy Kilim with Large Repeat Design, Pastel Colours, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920

Save

Antique Sharkoy Kilim with Large Repeat Design, Pastel Colours, Circa 1920.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£2,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

rugs

Old Sharkoy Kilim of Large Size with Traditional Design, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920

Save

Old Sharkoy Kilim of Large Size with Traditional Design, Circa 1920.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£3,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

rugs

Old Sharkoy Kilim with Traditional All Over Design in Soft Colours, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920

Save

Old Sharkoy Kilim with Traditional All Over Design in Soft Colours, Circa 1920.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£2,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

rugs

Antique Balkan Sharkoy Kilim of Large Size, Superb Design, Circa 1900/20.

1900 - 1920

Save

Antique Balkan Sharkoy Kilim of Large Size, Superb Design, Circa 1900/20.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£7,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

rugs

Antique Turkish Sharkoy Kilim, Classic Design, Circa 1920

1900 - 1920

Save

Antique Turkish Sharkoy Kilim, Classic Design, Circa 1920

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£1,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

rugs

← 1 2 →

65,875

Antiques For Sale

Antiques Approved Today

2,955

Antique Uploads This Month

439,883

Total Antiques Sold

Balkan Oriental Rug

Antique Sharkoy Kilim with Large Repeat Design, Pastel Colours, Circa 1920.

Old Sharkoy Kilim of Large Size with Traditional Design, Circa 1920.

Old Sharkoy Kilim with Traditional All Over Design in Soft Colours, Circa 1920.

Antique Balkan Sharkoy Kilim of Large Size, Superb Design, Circa 1900/20.

Antique Turkish Sharkoy Kilim, Classic Design, Circa 1920

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Movements

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Freshness

Online Payments

Categories