Helena Sulkowska - Witrasowy A

Original Polish Vintage Kilim – Helena Sułkowska-Pawlik – Zakopane, circa 1990 Exceptional original wool kilim, produced by the renowned Zakopiańskie Warsztaty Wzorcowe (ZWW) in Zakopane, Poland. The original factory label is still present and states: Designer: H. Sułkowska (Helena Sułkowska-Pawlik) Year/export registration: 1990 Material: 92% wool, 8% linen Warp: linen Dimensions: 190 × 105 cm Area: approx. 2.00 m² Weight: approx. 4.4 kg Design: probably “Witrażowy I” The kilim is handwoven and features a striking modernist composition in turquoise, pink, purple, yellow, orange, and dark brown. The design has a distinctive stained-glass-like (“witrażowy”) structure. Helena Sułkowska-Pawlik was an important Polish textile designer and was associated with the Zakopiańskie Warsztaty Wzorcowe for many years. Her ZWW kilims are now of interest to collectors of Polish textiles, mid-century/PRL design, and applied arts.