Balkan Kilim

(DK-115-93)
9'10" x 10'10" (300cm x 330cm)
Southeast Europe, Serbia - Bulgaria: Mid-20th Century
Flat-weave (kilim), slit-tapestry technique: wool
A richly decocated example of kilim weaving from Southeastern Europe, in a style associated with the border regions between present-day Serbia and Bulgaria. Part of the Ottoman Empire for four centuries, the kilims of this region display a distinct synthesis of local heritage and Anatolian influence.
Condition & Remarks
Very well preserved, sturdy and clean

Categories
Large, Kilims