Size: 11ft 3in x 10ft 1in (343 x 307cm). 

Antique Pirot / Sarkoy kilim of repeat diamond medallion design. A kilim of large room size. 

Circa 1920. 

Pirot kilims are also known as Sarkoy or Sharkoy they originate from the town of Pirot in south-eastern Serbia; where they have been made since the middle ages. The popular design style has spread across the Balkan region and into western Turkey. These are outstanding furnishing kilims with a very unique style in a wide range of designs and colours. This example has three rows of nine diamond shaped medallions on a warm rusty orange / red ground the medallions are in soft pastel colours. The border is in dark charcoal grey with a traditional design in very soft colours the inner border is in a very pleasing soft blue which is also used in the medallions. Very good condition with slight wear. Suitable for normal domestic use. Hand washed and ready for use. 

Stock Number: R-1733.