Antique Afghan Rug — 205 × 133 cm, Wool & Silk

At a glance

This Oriental rug comes from Afghanistan and measures 205 × 133 cm. The covered area is about 2.73 m² (6.7' × 4.4').

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool, silk. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as ap. 7 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under Weiß / beige. Silk takes light differently from wool, so the same area can look pale from one side and deep from the other.

Period

Stated age: antique. As an antique piece, condition should be judged against its age.