Kelim - 3 m - 2 m
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Origin: Serbia; Model: Pirot Kilim (Pirotski ćilim), handwoven in the mid-20th century of wool on wool, 3 m long by 2 m wide, in very good condition, featuring the Bombs in Compartments pattern with a white-ground border and a Turtle motif.
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A very high-quality, authentic Pirot Kilim (Pirotski ćilim), handwoven in southeastern Serbia
The Main Pattern: This is the iconic "Bombs in Compartments / Boxes" (Bombe u pregradama / Bombe u kućama). The diagonal black lattice forms "compartments" containing geometric diamond-like bursts known as bombe (bombs).
Symbolism: In Balkan folklore, the "Bomb" motif is a powerful protective amulet. It is believed to ward off negative energy, evil eye, and bad intentions, while bringing strength, mental clarity, resourcefulness, and leadership to the household.
The Border (Ćenar): The white-ground border features the classic stylized "Turtle" (Kornjača) motif. The turtle is one of the most beloved symbols in Pirot weaving, representing long life, family stability, persistence, and the protection of earned prosperity.
Technique: It is woven on a traditional vertical loom using fine, hand-spun wool (historically from the local Pramenka sheep). The weave is incredibly dense and smooth. A hallmark of a genuine, high-quality Pirot kilim is that it is perfectly reversible—the front and back are completely identical, with no loose threads or "wrong" side.
Weft & Warp: The fringes show a clean, tightly knotted cotton warp, and the wool looks exceptionally clean, vibrant, and structurally sound.
Condition: There is no visible bleeding of the intense red dye into the white border, no noticeable moth damage, and the selvages (edges) are straight and intact. It appears to be in excellent, near-mint vintage condition.
A very high-quality, authentic Pirot Kilim (Pirotski ćilim), handwoven in southeastern Serbia
The Main Pattern: This is the iconic "Bombs in Compartments / Boxes" (Bombe u pregradama / Bombe u kućama). The diagonal black lattice forms "compartments" containing geometric diamond-like bursts known as bombe (bombs).
Symbolism: In Balkan folklore, the "Bomb" motif is a powerful protective amulet. It is believed to ward off negative energy, evil eye, and bad intentions, while bringing strength, mental clarity, resourcefulness, and leadership to the household.
The Border (Ćenar): The white-ground border features the classic stylized "Turtle" (Kornjača) motif. The turtle is one of the most beloved symbols in Pirot weaving, representing long life, family stability, persistence, and the protection of earned prosperity.
Technique: It is woven on a traditional vertical loom using fine, hand-spun wool (historically from the local Pramenka sheep). The weave is incredibly dense and smooth. A hallmark of a genuine, high-quality Pirot kilim is that it is perfectly reversible—the front and back are completely identical, with no loose threads or "wrong" side.
Weft & Warp: The fringes show a clean, tightly knotted cotton warp, and the wool looks exceptionally clean, vibrant, and structurally sound.
Condition: There is no visible bleeding of the intense red dye into the white border, no noticeable moth damage, and the selvages (edges) are straight and intact. It appears to be in excellent, near-mint vintage condition.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Length
3 m
Width
2 m
Material
Wool on wool
Country of origin
Serbia
Condition
In very good condition
Professionally cleaned
No
Manufacturing period
Mid 20th century
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