5'2" X 3'7" Sarouk Rug [144] antique Anatolian

5'2" X 3'7" Sarouk Rug [144] antique AnatolianAntique Balkan Kilim. Oldest known Bakamsky or Garabalda design occurs on this type of Balkan Kilim. Woven in the vicinity of Chiprovtsy NW Bulgaria. Documented known design is 18th Century. Our early example, features two spacious borders that enclose a radiating medallion with a strong green throughout. Few ancient tiny repairs. Original four sides. Museum quality. 5'2"x 7'8". 4 colors. Delicately hand washed. Please reference r. John Howe

They also fill the four corners of the frame

Style: Yastik

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Great floor rug

Small pieces of early rug fragments are sewn to the underside

The flowing meandering vine border creates four compartments containing numerous tribal motifs

and with 7 colors (including purple)

reds and mellowed green to create a sense of depth and contrast to the viewer

Mounted on black linen

Lemon yellow

Luscious wool

One of a kind