Hand-Woven Wool Kilim Afghan Rug, 176 × 240 cm

At a glance

This Kilim comes from Afghanistan and measures 176 × 240 cm. That is roughly 4.22 m² of floor, about 5.8' × 7.9'.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-woven. Pile height is given as 5mm.

Format and use

Large enough to hold a full seating group.

How it is made

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

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under red and orange. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.