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Bessarabian Kilim Sky Blue
Bessarabian Kilim Sky Blue

Bessarabian Kilim Sky Blue

Located in Ferrara, IT

Bessarabian Kilim, 260 × 182 cm, Ukrainian, circa early 20th century This exquisite antique Bessarabian Kilim is a striking example of Ukrainian craftsmanship from the early 20th cen...

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19th Century Ukrainian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Bessarabian Kilim Rug, c.1920s
Bessarabian Kilim Rug, c.1920s

Bessarabian Kilim Rug, c.1920s

Located in Savannah, GA

A Bessarabian Kilim rug, circa 1920s. 76 by 117 inches

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1920s Moldovan Other Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Bessarabian Kilim, Early 20th Century
Bessarabian Kilim, Early 20th Century

Bessarabian Kilim, Early 20th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Early 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 8'0" W x 11'2" L

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Early 20th Century European Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Bessarabian Kilim Soft Color Palette
Bessarabian Kilim Soft Color Palette

Bessarabian Kilim Soft Color Palette

Located in Ferrara, IT

This wonderful antique Bessarabian kilim with its special color palette of pink and purple will fascinate you.The name Bessarabian traditionally derives from the historical region wh...

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Late 19th Century Ukrainian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Antique Bessarabian Kilim Carpet
Antique Bessarabian Kilim Carpet

Antique Bessarabian Kilim Carpet

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

An antique Bessarabian Kilim carpet, floral patterns made in a naturalistic Western style on a black background, inscribed with the weaver's name and dated.

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Early 20th Century Romanian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Bessarabian Kilim, Early 20th Century
Bessarabian Kilim, Early 20th Century

Bessarabian Kilim, Early 20th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Ukrainian Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Early 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'7" L x 2'0" W Period: Early 20th Century Origin: Ukraine Rug ID: 10131

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Early 20th Century Ukrainian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century East European Bessarabian Kilim
Early 20th Century East European Bessarabian Kilim

Early 20th Century East European Bessarabian Kilim

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th century East European Bessarabian Kilim East Europe, circa 1910 Handwoven Size: 11'4" x 7'6" (345 x 229 cm).

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Early 20th Century European Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Floral Bessarabian Kilim, c. 1919
Floral Bessarabian Kilim, c. 1919

Floral Bessarabian Kilim, c. 1919

Located in Dublin, NH

Floral Bessarabian Kilim, c. 1919 A fascinating decorative flat-weave Kilim in shades of brown, apricot, ivory, grey and gold.

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Early 20th Century Ukrainian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Bessarabian Kilim Floral Bouquet Design
Bessarabian Kilim Floral Bouquet Design

Bessarabian Kilim Floral Bouquet Design

Located in Ferrara, IT

You can design a breathtaking living room on this fabulous Bessarabian kilim.This kilim is ready to be used or to be added to any unique collections.

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Late 19th Century Ukrainian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Bessarabian Kilim
Late 19th Century Bessarabian Kilim

Late 19th Century Bessarabian Kilim

Located in Closter, NJ

Bessarabian kilims are flat-woven rugs in the tapestry technique originating in the Balkan provinces as well as Ukraine and Moldova during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Late 19th Century Romanian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Late 19th Century Bessarabian Kilim Runner
Late 19th Century Bessarabian Kilim Runner

Late 19th Century Bessarabian Kilim Runner

Located in Dublin, NH

Like many Bessarabian kilims, this runner shows a synthesis of local folk motifs and designs inspired by 18th century French carpets popular at the Russian Court and in aristocratic ...

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19th Century Romanian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Bessarabian Kilim Soft Color
Bessarabian Kilim Soft Color

Bessarabian Kilim Soft Color

Located in Ferrara, IT

This elegant Bessarabian kilim from Ukraine, measuring 250 × 163 cm, is a refined example of 19th to early 20th-century Eastern European textile artistry.

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19th Century Ukrainian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Rare Oversize Antique Bessarabian Kilim
Rare Oversize Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Rare Oversize Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Located in Milan, IT

Antique Bessarabian Kilims are very rarely found in large sizes, as most were woven in an almost standard 6 x 9 feet format.

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1880s Ukrainian Rococo Revival Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

1900 Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug
1900 Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug

1900 Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe.

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Early 1900s Russian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Bessarabian Kilim Navy Field Signed
Bessarabian Kilim Navy Field Signed

Bessarabian Kilim Navy Field Signed

Located in Ferrara, IT

This elegant Bessarabian kilim from Ukraine, measuring 305 × 201 cm, is a refined example of 19th to early 20th-century Eastern European textile artistry.

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19th Century Ukrainian Kilim Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Bessarabian Kilim Soft Color Palette Floral Design
Bessarabian Kilim Soft Color Palette Floral Design

Bessarabian Kilim Soft Color Palette Floral Design

Located in Ferrara, IT

You can design a breathtaking living room on this fabulous Bessarabian kilim. This kilim is ready to be used or to be added to any unique collections.

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Early 1900s Ukrainian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug Size: 5'0" × 7'8" (152 × 234 cm).

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Early 20th Century Moldovan Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Antique Bessarabian Kilim in Black & Pink with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Antique Bessarabian Kilim in Black & Pink with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Antique Bessarabian Kilim in Black & Pink with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this antique 7x7 square Kilim is a rare Bessarabian flat weave, originating circa 1920-1930.

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1920s Turkish Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Yellow Ochre Stylized Floral Turkish Bessarabian Kilim
Early 20th Century Yellow Ochre Stylized Floral Turkish Bessarabian Kilim

Early 20th Century Yellow Ochre Stylized Floral Turkish Bessarabian Kilim

Located in New York, NY

Yellow Ochre Stylized Floral Turkish Bessarabian Kilim Turkey, circa 1920 A decorative rug featuring a repeating pattern of stylized trees and floral motifs in warm gold, rust, and ...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Cotton, Wool

Antique Bessarabian Kilim rug in brown, with Floral patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Antique Bessarabian Kilim rug in brown, with Floral patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Antique Bessarabian Kilim rug in brown, with Floral patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 7x10 antique Bessarabian kilim rug is believed to originate from mid-19th-century Romania.

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1850s Romanian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Antique Bessarabian Kilim
Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Located in Closter, NJ

An antique Bessarabian flat-woven kilim from the Balkan provinces in excellent, original condition measuring 9' 3" x 6' 1".

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1890s Balkan Folk Art Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Romanian Bessarabian Kilim Rug. 17 ft 5 in x 34 ft
Antique Romanian Bessarabian Kilim Rug. 17 ft 5 in x 34 ft

Antique Romanian Bessarabian Kilim Rug. 17 ft 5 in x 34 ft

Located in New York, NY

Antique oversize floral Romanian Bessarabian Kilim rug, country of origin: Romania, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century Romanian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Antique Romanian Bessarabian Kilim. 12 ft 9 in x 14 ft 3 in
Antique Romanian Bessarabian Kilim. 12 ft 9 in x 14 ft 3 in

Antique Romanian Bessarabian Kilim. 12 ft 9 in x 14 ft 3 in

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful antique Romanian Bessarabian Kilim rug, country of origin: Romania, date circa late 19th century.

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Late 19th Century Romanian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Outstanding Floral Bessarabian Kilim with Light Green Border, 19th Century
Outstanding Floral Bessarabian Kilim with Light Green Border, 19th Century

Outstanding Floral Bessarabian Kilim with Light Green Border, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Outstanding Floral Bessarabian Kilim with Light Green Border, Mid-19th Century Pile carpets and flat-weaves known in the market as 'Bessarabian' were woven mostly in the 19th centu...

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Mid-19th Century Moldovan Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Antique Bessarabian Kilim in Beige, Gold & Red Floral Medallion by Rug & Kilim
Antique Bessarabian Kilim in Beige, Gold & Red Floral Medallion by Rug & Kilim

Antique Bessarabian Kilim in Beige, Gold & Red Floral Medallion by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This antique 12x14 Kilim is an extremely rare Bessarabian flat weave in new additions to Rug & Kilim’s collection.

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1850s Russian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug 1870s Floral Wool Flatweave Carpet 176x271cm
Rare Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug 1870s Floral Wool Flatweave Carpet 176x271cm

Rare Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug 1870s Floral Wool Flatweave Carpet 176x271cm

Located in Wembley, GB

Rare Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug, 1870s Handwoven Flatweave with Floral Rose Motifs, Pastel Palette, Natural Wool Size: 176 × 271 cm (5'9" × 8'11") This exceptional Antique Bessara...

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1870s Moldovan Art Deco Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Bessarabian Kilim rug in Brown with Floral Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Antique Bessarabian Kilim rug in Brown with Floral Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Antique Bessarabian Kilim rug in Brown with Floral Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this rare 5x8 antique Bessarabian kilim rug is believed to originate from Romania circa 1850-1860.

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1850s Romanian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Antique Bessarabian Kilim in Brown with Pink Floral Patterns  Rug & Kilim
Antique Bessarabian Kilim in Brown with Pink Floral Patterns  Rug & Kilim

Antique Bessarabian Kilim in Brown with Pink Floral Patterns Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 5x11 antique Bessarabian Kilim is a rich and exciting new collectible from Rug & Kilim’s collection—hand woven in wool and originating from the titular region of Russia circa 19...

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1920s Russian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Rugs On Net Seafoam Antique Geometric Bessarabian Kilim Rug Flatweave Carpet
Rugs On Net Seafoam Antique Geometric Bessarabian Kilim Rug Flatweave Carpet

Rugs On Net Seafoam Antique Geometric Bessarabian Kilim Rug Flatweave Carpet

Located in New York, NY

This antique early 20th century flat woven Bessarabian kilim rug is a breathtaking departure from the typical floral aesthetics of Eastern Europe, representing a rare intersection of...

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1920s Romanian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Antique Bessarabian Kilim, Mauve with Florals and Bird Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Antique Bessarabian Kilim, Mauve with Florals and Bird Pictorials - Rug & Kilim

Antique Bessarabian Kilim, Mauve with Florals and Bird Pictorials - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool and originating from Romania circa 1920-1930, this 11x14 antique Bessarabian Kilim is a particularly special, unusual find among rugs of this celebrated provenance—...

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1920s Romanian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Handwoven Floral Tapestry
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Handwoven Floral Tapestry

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Handwoven Floral Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

Handwoven in wool using the flat-weave kilim technique, this Bessarabian rug is prized for its fine craftsmanship, supple handle, and impressive scale.

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Early 20th Century Russian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Antique Bessarabian Kilim in Green, Blue with Floral Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Antique Bessarabian Kilim in Green, Blue with Floral Pattern from Rug & Kilim

Antique Bessarabian Kilim in Green, Blue with Floral Pattern from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Condition: This antique Bessarabian kilim rug further enjoys great condition for its age and origin, and is ready for the floor.

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Early 1900s Romanian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

1880s Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug with Floral Motif and Graphic Charm
1880s Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug with Floral Motif and Graphic Charm

1880s Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug with Floral Motif and Graphic Charm

Located in New York, NY

1880s Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug with Floral Motif and Graphic Charm Size: 11'2" × 13'4" (340 × 406 cm) This striking 19th-century Bessarabian rug, dating back to circa 1880, beau...

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Late 19th Century Central Asian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Antique Bessarabian Kilim, 5' x 7'.
Antique Bessarabian Kilim, 5' x 7'.

Antique Bessarabian Kilim, 5' x 7'.

$1,380Sale Price|70% Off

Antique Bessarabian Kilim, 5' x 7'.

Located in Evanston, IL

Some pieces, in particular the flat-weaves, are woven with the distinctive Bessarabian palette in the tradition of Kilim rugs from nearby Anatolia.

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Early 20th Century Romanian Kilim Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Large Bessarabian Kilim 'DK-114-25'
Large Bessarabian Kilim 'DK-114-25'

Large Bessarabian Kilim 'DK-114-25'

$4,760Sale Price|20% Off

Large Bessarabian Kilim 'DK-114-25'

Located in New York, NY

The historical region of Bessarabia in Eastern Europe, in present day Moldova and Ukraine, is famous with its kilims adorned with realistically drawn floral designs. This Kilim is a ...

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Early 20th Century Moldovan Kilim Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Bessarabian Kilim Rug
Late 19th Century Bessarabian Kilim Rug

Late 19th Century Bessarabian Kilim Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique rugs that are called “Kilim rugs”, primarily refer to a type of flat weave rug that was produced without knotted pile. Because these antique rugs are found across the globe, ...

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19th Century Other Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool, Cotton

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Romanian Bessarabian Floral Kilim Rug 9 ft x 12 ft
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Romanian Bessarabian Floral Kilim Rug 9 ft x 12 ft

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Romanian Bessarabian Floral Kilim Rug 9 ft x 12 ft

By Bessarabian

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful antique Bessarabian Kilim rug, country of origin: Romania, date circa mid-19th century.

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Mid-19th Century Romanian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Early 20th Century Antique Floral Bessarabian Kilim Rug
Early 20th Century Antique Floral Bessarabian Kilim Rug

Early 20th Century Antique Floral Bessarabian Kilim Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique rugs that are called “Kilim rugs”, primarily refer to a type of flat weave rug that was produced without knotted pile. Because these antique rugs are found across the globe, ...

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Early 20th Century Other Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Beige Ground Bessarabian Kilim Rug with Black Border
Antique Beige Ground Bessarabian Kilim Rug with Black Border

Antique Beige Ground Bessarabian Kilim Rug with Black Border

Located in Milan, IT

The kilims known as ‘Bessarabian’ were woven in the Russian regions of Ukraine and Moldavia.

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1870s Russian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Vintage Bessarabian Kilim in Golden-Beige with Colorful Florals - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Bessarabian Kilim in Golden-Beige with Colorful Florals - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Bessarabian Kilim in Golden-Beige with Colorful Florals - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Condition: This Vintage Bessarabian rug further enjoys good condition for its age and lineage.

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1650s Romanian Kilim Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Antique Bessarabian Kilim in Light Green with Floral Patterns  Rug & Kilim
Antique Bessarabian Kilim in Light Green with Floral Patterns  Rug & Kilim

Antique Bessarabian Kilim in Light Green with Floral Patterns Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in a wool flatweave and originating from Ukraine circa 1900, this 14x19 antique Bessarbian kilim with floral patterns is one of the most special and exciting new pieces to ...

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Early 1900s Ukrainian Kilim Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Oversized Antique Bessarabian Kilim in Gold with Floral Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Oversized Antique Bessarabian Kilim in Gold with Floral Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Oversized Antique Bessarabian Kilim in Gold with Floral Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from East Turkestan circa 1930-50, this 6x7 Samarkand rug is an exciting entry to Rug & Kilim’s repertoire of Vintage Oriental creations. ...

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Early 1900s Romanian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

20th Century Floreal Pink, Green, Brown and Black background, Bessarabian Kilim
20th Century Floreal Pink, Green, Brown and Black background, Bessarabian Kilim

20th Century Floreal Pink, Green, Brown and Black background, Bessarabian Kilim

Located in Firenze, IT

The traditional weaving of "Kilim Bessarabia" rugs probably dates back to the late Ottoman period in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Kilim is a variant of carpet, wool or...

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Early 20th Century Ukrainian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Antique Tan Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 7' x 10'
Antique Tan Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 7' x 10'

Antique Tan Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 7' x 10'

Located in New York, NY

7' x 10'. Antique Bessarabian rug, circa 1910. These are flat-woven (pretty much reversible) graphic rugs, with high contrast and vibrancy. These rugs are incredibly charismatic and ...

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19th Century Romanian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Bessarabian Rug 9'5'' X 5'5''
Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Bessarabian Rug 9'5'' X 5'5''

Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Bessarabian Rug 9'5'' X 5'5''

Located in Los Angeles, US

History Of Antique Flat Woven Bessarabian Kilim Rugs from Romania Bessarabian Kilims and carpets are flat woven rugs that originate in the Russian provinces of the Ukraine and Moldov...

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Early 1900s Neoclassical Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

1900 Antique Bessarabian Flat Weave Kilim Rug
1900 Antique Bessarabian Flat Weave Kilim Rug

1900 Antique Bessarabian Flat Weave Kilim Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

This antique Bessarabian kilim from circa 1900 exemplifies the floral decorative tradition of Eastern European flat weave textiles.

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Early 1900s Asian Neoclassical Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Floral All-Over Navy Field Antique Ukrainian Bessarabian Wool Kilim, ca. 1920
Floral All-Over Navy Field Antique Ukrainian Bessarabian Wool Kilim, ca. 1920

Floral All-Over Navy Field Antique Ukrainian Bessarabian Wool Kilim, ca. 1920

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is an antique Ukrainian Bessarabian kilim woven circa 1920 and measures 190 x 155 cm in size. it has a very elegant floral design with 6 repeating shrub motifs set on a midnight...

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Early 20th Century Ukrainian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Bessarabian carpet
Bessarabian carpet

Bessarabian carpet

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Bessarabian kilim carpet from Moldova Age: circa 1880 Dimensions: 9′.2″x5′.7″ (279×170 cm) This carpet is woven in slit tapestry,pileless technique,but it is thick and firm enough...

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1880s Moldovan Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool, Cotton

1850s Antique Central Asian Flat Weave Kilim Rug
1850s Antique Central Asian Flat Weave Kilim Rug

1850s Antique Central Asian Flat Weave Kilim Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Bessarabian Kilims and carpets are flat woven rugs that originate in the Russian provinces of the Ukraine and Moldova in the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s.

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19th Century Other Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool, Cotton

1920 Antique Bessarabian Rug
1920 Antique Bessarabian Rug

1920 Antique Bessarabian Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe.

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1920s Russian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool, Cotton

Oversized Antique Bessarabian Square Kilim with Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Oversized Antique Bessarabian Square Kilim with Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Oversized Antique Bessarabian Square Kilim with Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 17x17 antique Bessarabian Kilim is a rich and exciting new collectible from Rug & Kilim’s collection—one of few oversized pieces of its provenance, handwoven in wool and origina...

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1880s Turkish Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Early 19th Century Floral Bessarabian Rug
Early 19th Century Floral Bessarabian Rug

Early 19th Century Floral Bessarabian Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe.

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Early 19th Century Russian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool, Cotton

1920s Antique Bessarabian Flat Weave Rug
1920s Antique Bessarabian Flat Weave Rug

1920s Antique Bessarabian Flat Weave Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe.

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1920s Bulgarian Kilim Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool, Cotton

Early 19th Century Woolen Floral Bessarabian Rug
Early 19th Century Woolen Floral Bessarabian Rug

Early 19th Century Woolen Floral Bessarabian Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe.

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Early 19th Century Russian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool, Cotton

Fine Antique Black Background Bessarabian Ukranian Kilim Rug
Fine Antique Black Background Bessarabian Ukranian Kilim Rug

Fine Antique Black Background Bessarabian Ukranian Kilim Rug

Located in Milan, IT

The kilims known as ‘Bessarabian’ were woven in the Russian regions of Ukraine and Moldavia.

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Early 20th Century Ukrainian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Antique Bessarabian Floral Rug
Antique Bessarabian Floral Rug

Antique Bessarabian Floral Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe.

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Early 1900s Other Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool, Cotton

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Vintage Bessarabian Kilim
Vintage Bessarabian Kilim

Vintage Bessarabian Kilim

Unavailable

W 64 in L 130 in

Vintage Bessarabian Kilim

By Bessarabian

Located in San Diego, CA

Dating to early 20th century, this Bessarabian Kilim has great colors and a tribal motif, rarely seen from the region.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Striking Bessarabian Kilim, c. 1920s
Striking Bessarabian Kilim, c. 1920s

Striking Bessarabian Kilim, c. 1920s

Unavailable

W 165.36 in L 90.56 in

Striking Bessarabian Kilim, c. 1920s

Located in London, GB

The artist has also employed pleasantly open composition, lending the work a feeling of space and balance. This antique Bessarabian kilim is in excellent condition and would add per...

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1920s Balkan Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

20th Century Bessarabian Kilim Carpet from the Balkans
20th Century Bessarabian Kilim Carpet from the Balkans

20th Century Bessarabian Kilim Carpet from the Balkans

Located in Hallowell, US

20th century Bessarabian Kilim carpet from the Balkans. Bessarabian Kilim carpet from the Balkans circa 1900.

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Early 1900s Balkan Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Fabric

Bessarabian Kilim, South Eastern Europe, circa 1920
Bessarabian Kilim, South Eastern Europe, circa 1920

Bessarabian Kilim, South Eastern Europe, circa 1920

Located in Egerton, Kent

Bessarabian kilims, woven to the north of the Black Sea in current-day Romania and Moldova, were influenced by French Aubusson carpets and made for the Russian market.

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1920s Romanian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

A Bessarabian Kilim
A Bessarabian Kilim

A Bessarabian Kilim

Unavailable

W 61 in L 93 in

A Bessarabian Kilim

Located in New York, NY

The ivory field filled with polychrome sprays is within a sky blue floral vinery border.

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19th Century Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Vintage Kilim Bessarabian Turkish Rug
Vintage Kilim Bessarabian Turkish Rug

Vintage Kilim Bessarabian Turkish Rug

Unavailable

W 9 in L 10 in

Vintage Kilim Bessarabian Turkish Rug

Located in New York, NY

Most unusual of Bessarabian with serape design. Weaving within the lines of geometry, matched with brilliantly bold colors and complementary blues & beige, this piece is sure to be a...

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Late 18th Century Turkish Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Bessarabian kilim
Bessarabian kilim

Bessarabian kilim

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W 75.6 in L 114.97 in

Bessarabian kilim

Located in Milan, IT

A charming Bessarabian kilim characterized by a rare blue-green background and by a rich floral pattern that is influenced by French Aubusson carpets, which were highly sought after ...

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Early 20th Century Ukrainian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Enchanting Early 20th Century Bessarabian Kilim
Enchanting Early 20th Century Bessarabian Kilim

Enchanting Early 20th Century Bessarabian Kilim

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century enchanting Bessarabian Kilim with a large scale floral design on an ivory field.

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Early 1900s Moldovan Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Stunning Early 20th Century Bessarabian Kilim
Stunning Early 20th Century Bessarabian Kilim

Stunning Early 20th Century Bessarabian Kilim

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century rustic color Bessarabian Kilim with a large scale floral design on an ivory field.

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Early 1900s European Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Antique Romanian Bessarabian Kilim Rug
Antique Romanian Bessarabian Kilim Rug

Antique Romanian Bessarabian Kilim Rug

Located in New York, NY

This delightful antique Bessarabian kilim has an original, distinctive style with whimsical folk-art influences that are combined with formal compositional elements.

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Early 20th Century Romanian Kilim Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Antique Romanian Bessarabian Kilim
Antique Romanian Bessarabian Kilim

Antique Romanian Bessarabian Kilim

Located in New York, NY

Bessarabian Kilim, Romania, First Quarter of the 20th Century - This colorful antique Romanian kilim has a bold presence provided by the saturated colors and graphic right-angle moti...

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Early 20th Century Romanian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

A Rare Room Size Bessarabian Kilim

A Rare Room Size Bessarabian Kilim

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W 124.02 in L 174.02 in

A Rare Room Size Bessarabian Kilim

Located in Milan, IT

Antique Bessarabian kilims are very rarely found in large sizes, as most were woven in an almost standard 6 x 9 feet format.

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19th Century Ukrainian Victorian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Antique Kilims Bessarabian Kilim Area Rug Handmade Green Wool Rug
Antique Kilims Bessarabian Kilim Area Rug Handmade Green Wool Rug

Antique Kilims Bessarabian Kilim Area Rug Handmade Green Wool Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

This unique Bessarabian Kilim is an excellent example of antique rugs from Bessarabia.

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Early 1900s Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Rare Large 1920's Bessarabian Kilim Rug
Rare Large 1920's Bessarabian Kilim Rug

Rare Large 1920's Bessarabian Kilim Rug

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W 96.86 in L 129.93 in

Rare Large 1920's Bessarabian Kilim Rug

Located in Milan, IT

The kilims known as 'Bessarabian' were woven in the Russian regions of Ukraine and Moldovia.

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Early 20th Century Ukrainian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Antique Bessarabian Kilim
Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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W 57 in L 108 in

Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Located in Dublin, NH

Situated in southeastern Europe between the Black Sea and the Balkan peninsula, nineteenth century Romania was in a unique position to absorb both Ottoman and European aesthetics and...

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19th Century Romanian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Pair of Fine Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rugs
Pair of Fine Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rugs

Pair of Fine Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rugs

Located in Milan, IT

The kilims known as 'Bessarabian' were woven in the Russian regions of Ukraine and Moldovia.

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19th Century Ukrainian Victorian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Antique Bessarabian Kilim
Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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W 56 in L 127 in

Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Located in New York, NY

Lovely European kilim with a folksy, whimsical design and great colors.

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19th Century Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Antique Bessarabian Kilim
Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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W 85 in L 131 in

Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Located in New York, NY

An antique European kilim with elegant design and lovely color palette, in excellent state of preservation.

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19th Century Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Rare Pair of Antique Bessarabian Kilims Rug 1860's

Rare Pair of Antique Bessarabian Kilims Rug 1860's

Located in Milan, IT

The kilims known as 'Bessarabian' were woven in the Russian regions of Ukraine and Moldavia.

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19th Century Ukrainian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Antique Flat-Woven Romanian Bessarabian Kilim Rug. Size: 6 ft 3 in x 11 ft 6 in
Antique Flat-Woven Romanian Bessarabian Kilim Rug. Size: 6 ft 3 in x 11 ft 6 in

Antique Flat-Woven Romanian Bessarabian Kilim Rug. Size: 6 ft 3 in x 11 ft 6 in

Located in New York, NY

Antique Flat-Woven Romanian Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Country of Origin: Romania, Circa date: 1920’s.

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Early 20th Century Romanian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

1850s Antique Bessarabian Rug
1850s Antique Bessarabian Rug

1850s Antique Bessarabian Rug

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W 123 in L 137 in

1850s Antique Bessarabian Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Bessarabian Kilims and carpets are flat woven rugs that originate in the Russian provinces of the Ukraine and Moldova in the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s.

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19th Century Other Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool, Cotton

Early 19th Century Antique Bessarabian Rug. Size: 8 ft x 11 ft 2 in
Early 19th Century Antique Bessarabian Rug. Size: 8 ft x 11 ft 2 in

Early 19th Century Antique Bessarabian Rug. Size: 8 ft x 11 ft 2 in

Located in New York, NY

Antique Bessarabian Kilim rug, origin: Romania, circa early 19th century.

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19th Century Romanian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Early 20th Century Light Tan Bessarabian Carpet with Blooming Trees
Early 20th Century Light Tan Bessarabian Carpet with Blooming Trees

Early 20th Century Light Tan Bessarabian Carpet with Blooming Trees

Located in Dublin, NH

With its field of alternating shrubs or trees in bloom, this Bessarabian Kilim has a design almost more reminiscent of textiles than rugs.

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Early 20th Century Romanian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

1910 Antique Bessarabian Flat Weave Rug
1910 Antique Bessarabian Flat Weave Rug

1910 Antique Bessarabian Flat Weave Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe.

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1910s Russian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Bessarabian Tapestry Art 10' X 9'7''
Antique Bessarabian Tapestry Art 10' X 9'7''

Antique Bessarabian Tapestry Art 10' X 9'7''

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe.

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Early 1900s Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool, Cotton

19th Century Brown Floral Style Bessarabian Rug
19th Century Brown Floral Style Bessarabian Rug

19th Century Brown Floral Style Bessarabian Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe.

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19th Century Russian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool, Cotton

Handmade Carpet Antique Rugs, Geometric Bessarabian Rug, Vintage Kilim Rugs
Handmade Carpet Antique Rugs, Geometric Bessarabian Rug, Vintage Kilim Rugs

Handmade Carpet Antique Rugs, Geometric Bessarabian Rug, Vintage Kilim Rugs

Located in Wembley, GB

This wool rug has a very elegant central medallion. Bessarabian Kilim rugs are the commonly given name for rugs in pile and tapestry technique originating in Russian provinces as wel...

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Late 19th Century Romanian Kilim Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Antique Bessarabian Tapestry Art 10' X 9'7''
Antique Bessarabian Tapestry Art 10' X 9'7''

Antique Bessarabian Tapestry Art 10' X 9'7''

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H 120 in W 115 in D 0.5 in

Antique Bessarabian Tapestry Art 10' X 9'7''

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe.

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Early 1900s Unknown Other Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Oversize Romanian Rug 13' x 20'6
Vintage Oversize Romanian Rug 13' x 20'6

Vintage Oversize Romanian Rug 13' x 20'6

Located in Secaucus, NJ

They are equally if not more so famous for their kilim weaving especially Bessarabian kilims. Measures: 13'0 x 20'6".

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17th Century Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Vintage Bessarabian Pile Carpet

Vintage Bessarabian Pile Carpet

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W 67.72 in L 138.19 in

Vintage Bessarabian Pile Carpet

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Bessarabian rugs, carpets and Kilims where made in the former area of Bessarabia, an area located on the north western corner of the black sea.

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Early 20th Century Ukrainian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Antique Bessarabian Pile Rug
Antique Bessarabian Pile Rug

Antique Bessarabian Pile Rug

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W 48.04 in L 118.12 in

Antique Bessarabian Pile Rug

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Very beautiful Bessarabian antique rug. Most Bessarabian rugs are handwoven (Kilim), rare pieces like this one are hand knotted.

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Early 20th Century Moldovan Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Antique Bessarabian Kilim, circa 1900
Antique Bessarabian Kilim, circa 1900

Antique Bessarabian Kilim, circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

An antique circa 1900 Bessarabian Kilim from Romania, the black ground broken up by five groups of three floral heads.

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Early 20th Century Romanian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Antique Romanian Bessarabian Kilim
Antique Romanian Bessarabian Kilim

Antique Romanian Bessarabian Kilim

Located in New York, NY

Bessarabian Kilim, Romania, First Quarter of the 20th Century - This wonderful antique Bessarabian kilim has a whimsical, colorful and distinctly Romanian appearance ideal for eclect...

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Early 20th Century Romanian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Floral Motif Bessarabian Kilim, Romania, circa 1900
Floral Motif Bessarabian Kilim, Romania, circa 1900

Floral Motif Bessarabian Kilim, Romania, circa 1900

Located in Culver City, CA

Floral motif Bessarabian Kilim, Romania, circa 1900. Unique and sturdy flat-weave rug features a symmetrical floral motif pattern in a beautiful muted palette.

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Early 1900s Romanian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Antique Bessarabian Kilim Runner Rug - 3' 4'' W x 10' 11'' L
Antique Bessarabian Kilim Runner Rug - 3' 4'' W x 10' 11'' L

Antique Bessarabian Kilim Runner Rug - 3' 4'' W x 10' 11'' L

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Antique Bessarabian Kilim runner featuring a striking red center, framed by a delicate floral border.

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Early 20th Century Moldovan Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Antique Bessarabian Kilim. Size: 7 ft 6 in x 11 ft 4 in (2.29 m x 3.45 m)
Antique Bessarabian Kilim. Size: 7 ft 6 in x 11 ft 4 in (2.29 m x 3.45 m)

Antique Bessarabian Kilim. Size: 7 ft 6 in x 11 ft 4 in (2.29 m x 3.45 m)

Located in New York, NY

Antique Bessarabian Kilim, Origin: Romania, circa early 20th century – Size: 7 ft 6 in x 11 ft 4 in (2.29 m x 3.45 m) This dramatic antique Bessarabian kilim rug depicts a lavish ...

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Early 20th Century Romanian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Antique Floral Aubusson Tapestry Style Bessarabian Kilim Flatweave Rug, c. 1900
Antique Floral Aubusson Tapestry Style Bessarabian Kilim Flatweave Rug, c. 1900

Antique Floral Aubusson Tapestry Style Bessarabian Kilim Flatweave Rug, c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

This is a lovely handwoven floral antique Bessarabian Kilim from Romania circa 1900 measuring 6.9 x 8.2 ft.

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Early 1900s Romanian French Provincial Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

Rare Large Size Bessarabian Kilim Rug
Rare Large Size Bessarabian Kilim Rug

Rare Large Size Bessarabian Kilim Rug

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W 161.42 in L 191.74 in

Rare Large Size Bessarabian Kilim Rug

Located in Milan, IT

A rare and unusual Bessarabian flat-weave, characterized by a grass green open field with stylized floral spandrels and a wide border.

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Early 20th Century Ukrainian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Antique Bessarabian Rug
Antique Bessarabian Rug

Antique Bessarabian Rug

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W 93 in L 58 in

Antique Bessarabian Rug

By Bessarabian

Located in New York, NY

Sprays of naturalistic plants and flowers are arrayed in columns on this lovely antique Bessarabian Kilim. While influenced by the realistic floral detail of French Aubusson flatwove...

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Early 20th Century Romanian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Bessarabian Rug
Bessarabian Rug

Bessarabian Rug

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W 48 in L 80 in

Bessarabian Rug

Located in New York, NY

Bessarabian rug, Romania, circa 1900. Lovely little peonies on stems repeat in rows across the deep tan ground of this charming antique Bessarabian Kilim.

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Early 20th Century Romanian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Antique Bessarabian Rug. Size: 5 ft 2 in x 9 ft (1.57 m x 2.74 m)
Antique Bessarabian Rug. Size: 5 ft 2 in x 9 ft (1.57 m x 2.74 m)

Antique Bessarabian Rug. Size: 5 ft 2 in x 9 ft (1.57 m x 2.74 m)

Located in New York, NY

Antique Bessarabian Kilim rugs, Origin: Turkey, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century Romanian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Early 19th Century Flat Weave Bessarabian
Early 19th Century Flat Weave Bessarabian

Early 19th Century Flat Weave Bessarabian

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe.

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Early 19th Century Russian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool, Cotton

Bessarabian Kilim
Bessarabian Kilim

Bessarabian Kilim

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W 108 in L 160 in

Bessarabian Kilim

Located in London, GB

A Bessarabian Kilim with a stylized floral design on a black ground, Eastern European, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Bessarabian Kilim Rug
Bessarabian Kilim Rug

Bessarabian Kilim Rug

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W 118 in L 87 in

Bessarabian Kilim Rug

Located in Houston, TX

Item #33

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Early 20th Century Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

Floral Turkish Kilim Area Rug with Bessarabian Rose Design, circa 1910; SALE
Floral Turkish Kilim Area Rug with Bessarabian Rose Design, circa 1910; SALE

Floral Turkish Kilim Area Rug with Bessarabian Rose Design, circa 1910; SALE

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Antique Bessarabian area rug in flat-weave, the colors are all very bright (on both sides) and the weave is in excellent condition. This rug is reversible and very durable.

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Early 1900s Romanian Bessarabian Antique Bessarabian Kilim

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Wool

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Bessarabian Kilim, Mid-20th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Mid-20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 9'9" W x 11'6" L Condition: Excellent

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Mid-20th Century European Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Materials

Wool

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Antique Bessarabian Kilim For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique bessarabian kilim you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every antique bessarabian kilim was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique bessarabian kilim — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique bessarabian kilim is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique Bessarabian Kilim?

Prices for an antique bessarabian kilim can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $440 and can go as high as $145,000, while the average can fetch as much as $9,750.

Finding the Right Rugs-carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.