Kilim Afghan Rug 150 × 107 cm, Wool, hand-woven

Overview

A Kilim from Afghanistan, measuring 150 × 107 cm. The covered area is about 1.61 m² (4.9' × 3.5').

Construction

Stated material: new wool. Construction method: hand-woven. Pile height is given as approx. 4 mm. Weight is given as ap. 6 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

How it is made

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

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.

Period

Stated condition: new.