Hand-Woven Wool Kilim Afghan Rug, 153 × 205 cm

The piece in short

A Kilim from Afghanistan, measuring 153 × 205 cm. It covers approximately 3.14 m², or 5' × 6.7'.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-woven throughout. Pile height is given as 5mm.

Format and use

A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

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.