Antique Kilim Persian Rug, 230 × 96 cm, Wool

About this rug

Origin Iran, format 230 × 96 cm — a Kilim made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 2.21 m², or 7.5' × 3.1'.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-woven. Pile height is given as approx. 6 mm. Weight is given as approx. 7 kg.

Format and use

A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

Flatweave

Because it is woven rather than knotted, the structure is flat and usable on both sides.

How it reads

Colour is recorded as Weiß / beige. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age and condition

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