Antique Wool Kilim Persian Rug, 82 × 48 cm

The piece in short

Hand-woven in Iran: a Kilim of 82 × 48 cm. It covers approximately 0.39 m², or 2.7' × 1.6'.

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. 2 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A small format, at home in a hallway, beside a bed, or in front of a bench.

Weave

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

On the colourway

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

Period

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