Handwoven in wool and originating from Romania circa 1920-1930, this 11x14 antique Bessarabian Kilim is a particularly special, unusual find among rugs of this celebrated provenance—an elegant and intriguing new curation in Rug & Kilim's collection of prized classics. On the Design: Admirers of the craft may immediately recognize the most notable distinctions in this piece from those of its kind, in that it favors both unexpected, lighter colors and patterns of an almost Neoclassical style compared to the more rustic and rich-color carpets known in Bessarabians. Here, light gold and red borders enclose a mauve field, which underscores a particularly grand series of pictorials and floral patterns—vases, birds, and gardlands of a fine curvature and scale one seldom sees in this style of flatweave. It's a truly exceptional find from an already exceptional class of Kilim, with a fabulous, dramatic beauty and charm to its illustrations, as well as an overall air of feminine beauty and warmth that truly brightens a space as much as its historic rarity enriches any collection. Condition: This antique Bessarabian rug further enjoys good condition for its age and origin.