Kilim Afghan Rug — hand-woven, 484 × 303 cm, Wool & Silk

At a glance

A Kilim from Afghanistan, measuring 484 × 303 cm. That is roughly 14.67 m² of floor, about 15.9' × 9.9'.

What it is made of

Stated material: new wool, silk warp. Construction method: hand-woven. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as approx. 16 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A large format for open-plan rooms or formal reception spaces.

Flatweave

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 Weiß / beige. Silk takes light differently from wool, so the same area can look pale from one side and deep from the other.

Age and condition

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.