Kilim Afghan Rug — hand-woven, 211 × 297 cm, Wool

At a glance

Hand-woven in Afghanistan: a Kilim of 211 × 297 cm. It covers approximately 6.27 m², or 6.9' × 9.7'.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-woven. Pile height is given as 5mm.

Format and use

A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

Weave

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

Colour and appearance

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