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A Very Beautiful & Decorative Antique Bessarabian Kilim With Very Unusual Geometric Pattern
A Room Without A Rug Looks Empty & Unfinished
Wool on wool.Hand woven,with typical colouring of Bessarabian Kelims (Flat weave). This kilim has a very unusual geometric pattern for this type of kilim as their usual design is floral one. This is a collectors item.These kind of kelims or flatweaves are woven in MOLDAVIA but in carpet trade they are better known as Bessarabian kelims.The ancient art of carpet-making was handed down from parents to children in this part of the World and their carpets reflected the warm and kindness of the people,their love for life and beauty.On the territory of Moldavia the art of carpet-making has deep roots.Complex processes of the folk culture development have found their indirect reflection in the main features of this craft.Moldavian folk carpet making was primarily formed as a brunch of household production.Each peasant family produced all things necessary for it`s life:cloth and linen for clothes,sackcloth for domestic needs,carpets,etc.The well-known centers of peasant carpet-making appeared in monasterial workshops in the villages Tabora,Rechula,Varsareshti,and Rudi.If you would like to know more about this kind of carpets please refer to `Moldavian Carpets`by ZELENOUK POSTOLAKY.Published by Timpul in Bulgaria around 1990.ON a blackish brown ground with floral motifs all over the rug.These kind of kelims are very decorative and very much sought after by designers and decorators.Because of their pattern and colouring the can be used both with traditional or modern furnishing and decor.
AGE Circa 1900/1920s. COLOURS: antique Brown,soft black,soft red,soft green,beige,bone white, pale blue,rose pink, antique gold. CONDITION:Very good.The rug has an abrash(variation of colour)in the main field. SIZE: 2.28 x 1.54 m - 7'.6"x5'.1" ft. ESTIMATED RETAIL VALUE:US$6000 (all goods will be shipped after the clearance of the payment). Stock No: HC8136-1-5 (for office use only).
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There is nothing more guaranteed to add a touch of warmth and luxury to your home than an oriental carpet.
These treasures from the East can transform your home or your office in an instant, bringing it drama, colour and ambience of cosiness, regardless of whether you live in a spacious loft, a flat, a normal house or a country mansion. Each carpet is hand-woven and unique, and with their subtle colours and durability they will quickly become your most loved and treasured family heirloom.
In your office, an oriental carpet is impressive yet welcoming. At a stroke you can put your own personal stamp on your work place or corporate environment, which will not go, unnoticed by your colleagues or clients.
PAYMENTS:all kinds of credit cards through paypal.Returns are only accepted within 14 days of the receipt SUBJECT TO:buyers to pay for all relative charges.All shipping charges are estimated to New York.Shipping cost of this one is US$95(not guaranteed).Insurance is 1% of total cost.For buyers within the European union the VAT at 17.5% will be added.For buyers outside of the European Union the import duty is to be paid by the buyers on delivery at destination.
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