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 Bessarabian kilims were woven in the Russian regions of Ukraine and Moldavia. It 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.