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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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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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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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.
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Handwoven Floral Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Handwoven Floral Tapestry Size: 9'7" × 15'10" (292 × 482 cm) A remarkable example of Eastern European textile artistry, this Antique Bessarabian rug ma...
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Rare Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug 1870s Floral Wool Flatweave Carpet 176x271cm
Located in Wembley, GB
Rarely found in such preserved condition, this antique Bessarabian kilim stands firmly among investment-grade antique rugs and decorative textile art.
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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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Djoharian Collection Vibrant Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug Flatweave Carpet
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Pristine A-Grade Art – Antique Bessarabian Kilim / Wall Hanging (Early 20th Century) A Flawless Masterpiece of European Folk Art Discover a truly one-of-a-kind Bessarabian rug, a mo...
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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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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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Antique Bessarabian Carpet, European Needlework Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Antique Bessarabian Carpet, European Needlework Size: 9'3" × 9'10" (281 × 299 cm) This antique Bessarabian kilim rug, handwoven circa 1920, features a striking symmetrical design cha...
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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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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. In excellent condition, m...
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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".
Wool, Cotton
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. Intended to satisfy the demands of the local aristocracy, who had developed a taste for c...
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Antique Bessarabian Kilim in Black & Pink with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
The deft hand behind such variations and fine detail is masterful for its time—exemplary of the rustic old-world charm in rugs of this provenance. Condition: This rare antique...
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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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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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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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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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Antique Bessarabian Kilim, 5' x 7'.
Located in Evanston, IL
Bessarabian rugs in pile and tapestry technique originating in Russian provinces as well as Ukraine and Moldova Bulgaria and Romania during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Pr...
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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. Intended to satisfy the demands of the local aristocracy, who had developed a taste for c...
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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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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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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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Antique Bessarabian Oversized Rug with Floral Medallion Design - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This piece stands out for its blend of decorative elegance and storytelling, making it a collectible addition to Rug & Kilim’s antique European rug collection. On the Design: Admirer...
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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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Antique Bessarabian Rug, Monkey Pictorials and Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 7x8 antique Bessarabian rug is a truly one-of-a-kind, rich and exciting new collectible from Rug & Kilim’s collection—a treasure even among the most rare siblings of its provena...
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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. This stunning example maintains the wonderful palette and...
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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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Antique Bessarabian Kilim Black Ivory-Brown Geometric Flat Weave Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century Russian Besserabian Flat-Weave Carpet (6'6" x 9'6" - 198 x 290)
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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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Antique Bessarabian Flatweave Rug Florals and Bird Pictorials, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1750-1760, this rare antique kilim is specifically a flatweave of mid 18th century Bessarabian descent, featuring both medallions and an all over style with ...
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Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Bessarabian Rug 9'5'' X 5'5''
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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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.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Romanian Bessarabian Kilim Rug. 5 ft 9 in x 8 ft 7in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Romanian Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Country of origin: Romania, Circa date: 1920.
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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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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.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Bessarabian Square Tapestry in Red & Brown Floral Patterns- Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8 x 8 antique Swedish Bessarabian tapestry rug from the 19th century showcases a richly decorative floral and paisley design rendered in a traditional flat-woven tapestry techni...
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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 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.
Wool, Cotton
1920 Antique Tribal 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.
Wool, Cotton
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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1920 Antique Bird Botanical Style Flat Weave 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.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Romanian Bessarabian Kilim. 5 ft 4 in x 8 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Romanian Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Country of origin: Romania, Circa date: 1900.
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Mid 18th Century 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.
Wool, Cotton
1920s Antique Botanical Flat Weave 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.
Wool, Cotton
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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1910 Antique Kilim 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.
Wool, Cotton
1900 Antique Animal Design 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.
Wool, Cotton
1940s Nomad Botanical 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.
Wool, Cotton
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.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Kilim Geometric Design Rug 10' X 6'1'
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.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Bessarabian Geometric Design
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.
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Antique Traditional Flat Weave 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.
Wool, Cotton
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.
Wool, Cotton
1900s Antique Bessarabian Floral Runner - 12'10'' X 5'2''
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.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Bessarabian Kilim
Located in Crondall, Surrey
A pale blue ocean background on this antique Bessarabian Kilim woven in Romania, circa 1890-1900 in wonderful condition. When these Kilims from Bessarabia use the pale blue as the ba...
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Antique Romanian Bessarabian Kilim
Located in Motley, MN
Size: 20 ft 7 in x 11 ft (6.27 m x 3.35 m) Condition: Overall very good condition with no apparent tears and wear. Sides and end complete and original and the carpet is clean and fl...
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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. This antique carpet measures 11 feet 7 inches by 7 feet 2 inches w...
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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. Intended to satisfy the demands of the Russian aristocracy at a time when Continental int...
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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. Intended to satisfy the demands of the Russian aristocracy at a time where continental in...
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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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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. Intense vermilio...
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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...
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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Antique Romanian Bessarabian Kilim
Located in New York, NY
This splendid antique Bessarabian kilim showcases a stunning assortment of age-old motifs that represent an elegant melding of cultures and an extension of ancient Caucasian weaving ...
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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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Antique Bessarabian Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Lovely European kilim with a folksy, whimsical design and great colors.
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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.
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 104.73 in L 116.93 in
Handmade Carpet Antique Rugs, Geometric Bessarabian Rug, Vintage Kilim Rugs
Located in Wembley, GB
Handmade carpet Large and colourful kilim rugs would complement your home as floor rugs and interior objects of home decor. These large Kilims look beautiful and would stand out as h...
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
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.
Wool, Cotton
Sharkoy Bessarabian Old Balkan European Kilim Rug hand woven semi antique
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A classic Sharkoy Balkan Kilim Rug with distinguished small pattern design. Unusual size. These rugs are also named Pirot or Sarkoy / Sharkoy Kilim. The production area is located at...
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Antique Romanian Bessarabian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
This antique Bessarabian flat-weave rug, or Kilim, depicts a delightful collection of stylized botanical motifs and dainty quatrefoils that represent the originality of Bessarabian d...
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Antique Bessarabian Kilim. 5 ft 2 in x 9 ft
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Antique Brown Artistic Floral Design Flat Woven Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Origin: Romania, Circa: 1900 – Without a doubt, the antique flatwoven Bessarabian kilim rugs have...
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Antique Bessarabian Kilim, Beautiful Basket Design, Late 19th Century
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Bessarabian kilim with basket design on a soft blue ground Late 19th century Bessarabian kilims originate from Eastern Europe; from an area that is now Moldova, North Wester...
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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W 72.45 in L 109.45 in
Antique Bessarabian Kilim With Large Scale Floral Design, Late 19th Century
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Bessarabian kilim with large scale floral design on a black ground Late 19th century Bessarabian kilims originate from Eastern Europe; from an area that is now Moldova, Nort...
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.
Wool, Cotton
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.
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Flat-Woven Bessarabian Kilim Rug. Size: 5 ft 8 in x 8 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Monochromatic borders and edge pieces with crenellated contours frame the richly colored field while complementing the delicate style of the woodland flowers of this beautiful antiqu...
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Antique Room-Size Besserabian Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Bessarabian rugs and Kilims in pile and tapestry technique occupy a unique place among European carpets.
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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.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug, circa 1900, 6'5 x 9'
Located in New York, NY
Antique Bessarabian Kilim rug, circa 1900. The lovely soft border of this antique Bessarabian Kilim complements the central darker browns of the main ground.
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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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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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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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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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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. Flat weave with some damage at one end. Wear is consistent with age and use. Se...
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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 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.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A pileless floor covering handwoven by tapestry techniques in Anatolia, the Balkans, or parts of Iran. In the rest of Iran, the Caucasus, and Turkistan, the name for similar pieces i...
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Beautiful Antique Kilim Bessarabian Rug, 1940s
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful antique Kilim Bessarabian rug from the 1940s, in excellent condition.
1930s French Art Deco Painted Wrought Iron Full Size Bed Frame
Located in Astoria, NY
A charming 1930s French Art Deco full-size bed frame, sourced from Provence, France. Crafted from solid wrought iron, it features painted geometric designs that culminate in an elega...
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century East European Bessarabian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century East European Bessarabian Rug Handwoven East Europe ca. 1880 13'11" x 8'0" (424 x 244 cm)
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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.
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