Antique Kilim Persian Rug, 152 × 121 cm, Wool

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 152 × 121 cm — a Kilim made entirely by hand. That is roughly 1.84 m² of floor, about 5' × 4'.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-woven. Pile height is given as approx. 4 mm. Weight is given as approx. 6 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

Flatweave

As a flatweave this piece has no pile: front and back carry the same pattern, and it lies very flat.

On the colourway

The stated colourway is red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Period

Stated age: antique. In a rug of this age, patina and some pile loss belong to the picture.