Kilim Afghan Rug — hand-woven, 173 × 247 cm, Wool

Overview

A Kilim from Afghanistan, measuring 173 × 247 cm. The covered area is about 4.27 m² (5.7' × 8.1').

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely 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.

Flatweave

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

On the colourway

The stated colourway is red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.