Antique Kilim Persian Rug — 188 × 121 cm, Wool

The piece in short

Hand-woven in Iran: a Kilim of 188 × 121 cm. It covers approximately 2.27 m², or 6.2' × 4'.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-woven. Pile height is given as approx. 3 mm. Weight is given as approx. 5 kg.

Where it fits

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

Weave

Woven pieces of this kind are thin, reversible, and much lighter than knotted rugs.

How it reads

Colour is recorded as Braun / Gelb. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age

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