Antique Wool Kilim Persian Rug, 170 × 150 cm

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 170 × 150 cm — a Kilim made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 2.55 m² (5.6' × 4.9').

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-woven. Pile height is given as approx. 6 mm. Weight is given as approx. 5 kg.

Format and use

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

Weave

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

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under 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. In a rug of this age, patina and some pile loss belong to the picture.