Bessarabian Kilim

Scatter size one of a kind mid-20th century Scandinavian Kilim Measures: 3' x 3'7".

Square shaped early 20th century Caucasian weave. 4'10'' x 4'10'' Rugs from the Kuba region are made from wool, though cotton is also used on rare occasion. The wool is always comp...

One of a kind mid-20th century decorative Pictorial Double Horse rug in florescent colors. 3 men riding on their horses with birds and plants hovering around scenic forest. Weaver si...

A long gallery size Karabagh rug with a pictorial piegoen design on a dark navy field. 7'2'' x 21'5''

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 century in what are now the countries of Romania, Moldova, and Ukraine—along the northwestern coastal areas of the Black Sea (in eastern Europe). Both pile and Kilim types use floral subject matter and a distinct coloration, with a dominant dark ground and accents in rose reds. This older Bessarabian flat-weave uses a red derived from imported cochineal and adds a pleasing complimentary contrasting light green border, a feature lost in later examples. Planted flower pots...

Utilizing both Ottoman and European aesthetics and modes, this Besserabian flat-weave was woven in the Northeast of the country by the Black Sea either very close to or in the area now that is Moldova. The dark ground recalls weavings from Karabagh in the Caucasus while the bouquets of roses reflect the French taste prevalent throughout the Russian Empire at this time. Antiques & Art courtesy Arader...

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

A vintage Russian Bessarabian flat-weave accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial depiction of 2 tigers in a forest setting. Measures: 6' 7" x 9' 9".