Antique Wool Kilim Persian Rug, 275 × 200 cm

At a glance

This Kilim comes from Iran and measures 275 × 200 cm. That is roughly 5.5 m² of floor, about 9' × 6.6'.

What it is made of

Stated material: new wool. The rug was hand-woven throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 3 mm. Weight is given as approx. 12 kg.

Format and use

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

Flatweave

As a flatweave this piece has no pile: front and back carry the same pattern, and it lies very flat.

How it reads

It is catalogued under multicolour. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Period

Stated age: antique. As an antique piece, condition should be judged against its age.