Hand-Woven Wool Kilim Pakistani Rug, 170 × 239 cm

Overview

Origin Pakistan, format 170 × 239 cm — a Kilim made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 4.06 m², or 5.6' × 7.8'.

Construction

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

Size and placement

A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

Weave

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

On the colourway

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.