Antique "Sharkoy" Kilim

(DK-102-45)   Antique
10'9" x 12'6" (328cm x 381cm)
Southeast Europe, Serbia - Bulgaria: Late 19th Century
Flat-weave (kilim), slit-tapestry technique: wool
A finely woven antique kilim from the border region between present day Serbia and Bulgaria. Highly stylized flowers cover the red field, surrounded by multicolored borders. A great example of this increasingly hard to find type with brilliant natural dyes.
Condition & Remarks
Very well preserved, sturdy and clean.

Categories
Very Large, Kilims