Hand-Woven Wool Kilim Indian Rug, 228 × 162 cm

The piece in short

A Kilim from India, measuring 228 × 162 cm. The covered area is about 3.69 m² (7.5' × 5.3').

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-woven throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 3 mm. Weight is given as ap. 12 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

How it is made

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

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as Weiß / beige. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age and condition

Stated condition: new.