Antique Kilim Persian Rug, 253 × 173 cm, Wool

Overview

A Kilim from Iran, measuring 253 × 173 cm. The covered area is about 4.38 m² (8.3' × 5.7').

What it is made of

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.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Flatweave

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

On the colourway

The stated colourway is black and grey. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Age

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