Hand-Woven Wool Kilim Afghan Rug, 272 × 460 cm

The piece in short

A Kilim from Afghanistan, measuring 272 × 460 cm. That is roughly 12.51 m² of floor, about 8.9' × 15.1'.

Construction

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

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. 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.