Hand-Woven Wool Kilim Afghan Rug, 243 × 336 cm

Overview

Origin Afghanistan, format 243 × 336 cm — a Kilim made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 8.16 m², or 8' × 11'.

Materials and construction

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

Size and placement

A format for large rooms, with space for an entire seating arrangement.

Weave

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

How it reads

The stated colourway is red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.