Bessarabian Kilim
N°
05033
Period
Circa 1870
Origin
Russia, Southwest Ukraine
Materials
Wool
Status
Available
Size
272 cm x 185 cm8'11" x 6'0"
The kilims known as ‘Bessarabian’ were woven in the Russian regions of Ukraine and Moldavia. Intended to satisfy the demands of the local aristocracy, who had developed a taste for carpets with a Western flavour, these flatweaves often feature a subdued palette, suited for the elegant neoclassical interiors they adorned. Kilims such as this one represent today one of the most refined and sought after types within the decorative carpet market at an international level.