Kilim Afghan Rug — hand-woven, 160 × 100 cm, Wool

At a glance

This Kilim comes from Afghanistan and measures 160 × 100 cm. The covered area is about 1.6 m² (5.2' × 3.3').

Construction

Stated material: new wool. It is entirely hand-woven. Pile height is given as approx. 3 mm. Weight is given as ap. 4 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

How it is made

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

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is multicolour. 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.