Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug – Dogs & Woman on Horseback, Floral Border on Black
A rare figurative Bessarabian kilim, hand-woven in wool in the slit-tapestry technique. Four large dogs, arranged in two mirrored pairs on the left and right, flank a central scene of a woman on horseback in a red-and-white outfit, with a butterfly hovering above. The scene is set in a soft pastoral landscape in sage, mustard and powder-blue tones, all framed by a classic border of flowers and leaves on a deep black-brown ground.
Unlike the more common all-over floral Bessarabian kilims, this piece carries a narrative scene, which makes it a true conversation piece for a wall, a console or a bold floor setting. The stepped, pixel-like contours of the animals and the rider are the signature of slit-tapestry weaving and give the piece its charming, folk-art character.
Details
- Type: Bessarabian (Moldovan) flatweave kilim
- Origin: Bessarabia / Moldova region
- Age: Antique, early 20th century style
- Material: Hand-woven wool
- Technique: Hand-woven, slit-tapestry flatweave
- Size: 360 cm x 150 cm (approx. 11 ft 10 in x 4 ft 11 in)
- Colors: Black-brown, aubergine, crimson, coral orange, mustard yellow, sage green, powder blue, ivory, pink
- Motifs: Four dogs, woman on horseback, butterfly, flowers, leaves, pastoral landscape
Condition
Authentic antique piece with age-appropriate wear, signs of wear to the fringe and edges, and a small old repaired area on the left edge. Structurally sound. Please see all photos, which are part of the description.
Use and care
Ideal as a wall hanging or in low-traffic areas. Vacuum gently without a beater bar, avoid direct sunlight, and have it professionally cleaned only by a textile specialist. Do not machine wash.
Handmade
Crafted by hand using traditional techniques.
One of a Kind
Each rug is unique, shaped by the hands of the person who made it.
Authentically Sourced
Collected directly from the artisans who made them, or from the households that kept them.
Free shipping
Free shipping on orders of €500 or more, in Romania and the EU
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