Antique Wool Kilim Persian Rug, 183 × 163 cm

At a glance

Hand-woven in Iran: a Kilim of 183 × 163 cm. That is roughly 2.98 m² of floor, about 6' × 5.3'.

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. 6 kg.

Format and use

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

Flatweave

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

How it reads

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age and condition

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