Hand-Woven Wool Kilim Persian Rug, 233 × 141 cm

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 233 × 141 cm — a Kilim made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 3.29 m², or 7.6' × 4.6'.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-woven. Pile height is given as approx. 4 mm. Weight is given as ap. 8 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Flatweave

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

Colour and appearance

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

Period

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.