Size: 11ft 9in x 10ft 2in (357 x 310cm). 

Rare antique Pirot / Sarkoy kilim of scarce design. A kilim of large room size a truly outstanding example. 

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 rare example has a very large scale repeat design on an indigo blue ground the kilim is framed by a very wide border in a soft green with very large scale design elements. The kilim is woven in four strips that are then stitched together this indicates that the kilim was woven on a narrow loom and is of an earlier date than most examples. Very good condition with slight wear. Suitable for normal domestic use. Hand washed and ready for use. 

Stock Number: R-1738.