Description
This flat-weave textile features a rich black center field densely patterned with multicolored botanical sprays and individual floral motifs, all framed by a scalloped crimson border. The specific design composition and weave technique strongly suggest a mid-to-late 20th-century origin, heavily characteristic of Balkan or Bessarabian regional weaving traditions. Based on archival collection context, this piece was likely acquired during a 1988 Craft World Tours regional expedition, representing a beautifully preserved example of traditional village hand-woven wool craftsmanship.
Condition Note: The structural integrity of this flat-weave remains excellent, displaying secure selvages and intact fringe ends. The hand-woven field shows uniform low-profile wear and minor tonal variations consistent with its age. This item is sold “as-is” with all associated patina and wear inherent to its age and history as part of the Craft World Tours collection.
