Hand-Woven Wool Kilim Pakistani Rug, 151 × 196 cm

Overview

This Kilim comes from Pakistan and measures 151 × 196 cm. The covered area is about 2.96 m² (5' × 6.4').

Construction

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

Format and use

This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

Weave

Woven pieces of this kind are thin, reversible, and much lighter than knotted rugs.

Colour and appearance

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