Antique embroidered kilim with 16 medallions from Turkey or the Balkans, c. 1950.

Beautiful embroidered kilim with an ivory background, probably of Turkish or Balkan origin, dating approximately from the 1940s to the 1960s. It consists of 16 niches arranged in 4 columns and 4 rows, each housing a finely embroidered central diamond-shaped medallion. The secondary patterns are geometric: 8-pointed stars, small crosses, chevrons, and comb motifs rhythmically lining the borders. Soft palette of browns, antique pinks, grey-greens, and mauves on a natural cream background. Careful technique: dense chain stitch embroidery on flat weaving. Twisted cotton fringes on both ends. A small brass plate stamped "K 1276" is sewn onto the rug, likely an inventory number from a dealer or collector. DIMENSIONS: 145 × 112 cm (excluding fringes) CONDITION: — Significant wear on one side border: fraying and broken threads (see photos) — Slight signs of general wear, consistent with age. — Naturally patinated colours. Unique piece, ideal for a bohemian, ethnic interior on the floor, as a wall hanging, or on a sofa. Check out my other rugs for sale on Selency.