Antique Kilim Persian Rug, 293 × 162 cm, Wool

The piece in short

Hand-woven in Iran: a Kilim of 293 × 162 cm. It covers approximately 4.75 m², or 9.6' × 5.3'.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely 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.

Weave

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. 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.