Antique Besserabian, Romania, Early 20th Century – This charming kilim from Romania features a subdued combination of soapstone grey and Persian blue with detailed, serrated borders decorated with endless-knot protection symbols or goz motifs woven in an assortment of colorful tones. The inner borders and carpet field are decorated with sweeping sprays of branching floral motifs featuring finely-detailed stems along with brilliant red and pink flowers that add an unexpected, contemporary feeling to this traditional piece.
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Cream Background Floral Design Antique Romanian Bessarabian Kilim Carpet 43815
Size: 6 ft 7 in x 10 ft 3 in (2.01 m x 3.12 m)
Origin: Romanian Rugs
Style: Turkish Kilims
Sleek sprays of stylized flowers woven in brilliant shades of red and pink decorate this traditional Bessarabian kilim.
