Antique Wool Kilim Persian Rug, 180 × 112 cm

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 180 × 112 cm — a Kilim made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 2.02 m², or 5.9' × 3.7'.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-woven. Pile height is given as approx. 4 mm. Weight is given as approx. 4 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

Weave

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

On the colourway

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

Age and condition

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