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Rare Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug 1870s Floral Wool Flatweave Carpet 176x271cm
$15,911.25
$19,889.0620% Off
£11,600
£14,50020% Off
€13,561.66
€16,952.0820% Off
CA$21,838.53
CA$27,298.1720% Off
A$23,854.38
A$29,817.9720% Off
CHF 12,626.83
CHF 15,783.5420% Off
MX$286,767
MX$358,458.7420% Off
NOK 160,505.23
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SEK 146,807.81
SEK 183,509.7720% Off
DKK 101,294.11
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About the Item
Rare Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug, 1870s
Handwoven Flatweave with Floral Rose Motifs, Pastel Palette, Natural Wool
Size: 176 × 271 cm (5'9" × 8'11")
This exceptional Antique Bessarabian Kilim rug from the 1870s is a rare and highly collectible example of 19th-century Eastern European flatweave artistry, celebrated for its romantic floral design, soft pastel colours, and refined craftsmanship. Entirely handwoven from natural wool on a durable cotton foundation, this museum-quality rug features an elegant all-over rose floral composition, delicately framed by sky-blue, blush pink, and soft olive borders.
Its harmonious palette of powder blue, pale rose, cream-beige, and muted pastels creates a calm, painterly aesthetic, making this piece an ideal statement area rug for luxury living rooms, refined bedrooms, boutique interiors, and curated design spaces. Rarely found in such preserved condition, this antique Bessarabian kilim stands firmly among investment-grade antique rugs and decorative textile art.
Origin
Cultural Heritage
Woven in Bessarabia in the late 19th century, this rug reflects a distinctive regional weaving tradition shaped by Eastern European, Balkan, and Ottoman artistic influences. Bessarabian rugs are internationally prized for their large-scale floral motifs, European sensibility, and softly nuanced colour palettes, often likened to woven tapestries or painted garden scenes.
As an authentic 1870s antique textile, this piece represents a period when flatwoven floral carpets were created for aristocratic interiors and refined homes. Today, such rugs are highly sought after by collectors of antique carpets, floral rugs, and museum-quality textiles for their rarity, elegance, and historical significance.
Design
Decorative Appeal
The rug showcases a graceful all-over floral field of blooming roses, leafy vines, and organic botanical forms arranged with balance and rhythm. The sky-blue border, accented with soft pinks and gentle earth tones, provides architectural framing while enhancing the rug’s romantic charm.
Its pastel colour palette makes it exceptionally versatile, pairing beautifully with:
French country and European classic interiors
Shabby chic and romantic décor
Bohemian and cottage-style homes
Contemporary minimalist interiors seek softness.
Luxury bedrooms and elegant living spaces
The flatwoven structure gives the rug a light, textile-like presence, allowing it to function equally well as a floor covering, layered interior textile, or decorative wall-hung tapestry.
Craftsmanship
Materials
This authentic antique flatweave rug is crafted from high-quality natural wool, prized for its softness, durability, and ability to hold delicate colours over time. The cotton foundation ensures structural stability, while the handwoven technique allows the floral motifs to appear almost hand-painted in effect, a defining feature of fine Bessarabian weaving.
The use of traditional natural and vegetable dyes has resulted in subtle tonal variation and gentle patina, enhancing the rug’s depth and authenticity. Every detail reflects the skill, patience, and artistic sensibility of 19th-century artisans. This is not a reproduction—it is a true heritage textile and collector-grade antique rug.
Interior Styling
Placement
With its generous size of 176 × 271 cm, this antique Bessarabian kilim is ideally suited as:
A living room statement rug
A bedroom centerpiece rug
A dining room area carpet
A boutique or gallery floor covering
A decorative wall tapestry in refined interiors
Its soft hues complement neutral palettes, natural wood floors, linen upholstery, vintage furniture, and contemporary décor, adding warmth, elegance, and cultural depth. Particularly sought after by interior designers, antique rug collectors, and lovers of floral textiles, it elevates any space with understated luxury.
Care
Preservation
Vacuum gently on a low setting without a beater bar and rotate periodically to ensure even wear. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to preserve the pastel vegetable dyes. Blot spills immediately with a clean, dry cloth. Professional cleaning by an antique rug specialist is recommended to protect its fibres and long-term value.
Why This Rug Is Exceptional
This 1870s Antique Bessarabian Kilim rug offers a rare convergence of romantic floral artistry, pastel elegance, organic materials, and historic craftsmanship. More than a decorative rug, it is a museum-worthy textile artwork, ideal for collectors and discerning buyers seeking a luxury antique floral rug, flatwoven masterpiece, or investment-quality decorative carpet.
Timeless, refined, and deeply evocative, this piece brings heritage, beauty, and serenity into both classic and modern interiors.
Antique Bessarabian rug • 19th century floral kilim • Rare flatweave carpet • Pastel floral antique rug • Handwoven wool kilim • European antique textile • Romantic floral carpet • Museum-quality antique rug • Collectible flatweave rug • French country interior rug • Shabby chic décor rug • Luxury bedroom area rug • Investment antique textile
- Dimensions:Width: 69.3 in (176 cm)Length: 106.7 in (271 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Cotton,Natural Fiber,Organic Material,Wool,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Knotted,Hand-Woven,Vegetable Dyed,Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1870s
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Wembley, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: AK111stDibs: LU967947793592
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