Kilim Afghan Rug — hand-woven, 176 × 240 cm, Wool

The piece in short

Origin Afghanistan, format 176 × 240 cm — a Kilim made entirely by hand. That is roughly 4.22 m² of floor, about 5.8' × 7.9'.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-woven throughout. Pile height is given as 5mm.

Format and use

Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Weave

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

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under multicolour. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.