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Style: Bessarabian
Zabihi Collection Bessarabian kilim
Zabihi Collection Bessarabian kilim

Zabihi Collection Bessarabian kilim

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful early 20th Century Scatter Size Besserabian kilim Measures: 3'7" x 6'10".

Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Bessarabian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Late 19th Century European Besserabian Balkan Kilim
Zabihi Collection Late 19th Century European Besserabian Balkan Kilim

Zabihi Collection Late 19th Century European Besserabian Balkan Kilim

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th century Southwest European Balkan Mountain Besserabian Kilim with a large-scale borderless floral pattern on an ivory ground Details rug no. j4182 size 5' 7" x 9' 3" (170 ...

Category

Late 19th Century Russian Antique Bessarabian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Vintage Caucasian Floral Qarabagh Rug in the St. Petersburg Style
Vintage Caucasian Floral Qarabagh Rug in the St. Petersburg Style

Vintage Caucasian Floral Qarabagh Rug in the St. Petersburg Style

Located in Milan, IT

The floral ornamentation typical of French and English carpets of the 18th-19th century has influenced specific oriental carpet families. In the Caucasus this style became extremely ...

Category

1930s Russian Vintage Bessarabian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Ukrainian Pile Rug With Floral Garlands in the St. Petersburg Style
Rare Antique Ukrainian Pile Rug With Floral Garlands in the St. Petersburg Style

Rare Antique Ukrainian Pile Rug With Floral Garlands in the St. Petersburg Style

Located in Milan, IT

A very rare Ukrainian pile rug woven with a pattern characteristic of Aubusson and Savonnerie French carpets. Carpets such as this one were woven at a time when the classical French style was extremely in favour among the Russian aristocracy, who decorated their homes with period French furniture...

Category

1870s Ukrainian Antique Bessarabian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

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Located in Closter, NJ

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Category

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Materials

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Located in New York, NY

mid 20th century Lovely Room size colorful besserabian kilim with floral figurative motif in green and red Measures: 8'3" x 11'9".

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Bessarabian folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Bessarabian folk art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage folk art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Bessarabian folk art made in a specific country, there are Asia, Caucasus, and West Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for folk art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,500 and tops out at $6,039 while the average work can sell for $3,891.