Kilim Pakistani Rug 105 × 148 cm, Wool, hand-woven

Overview

Origin Pakistan, format 105 × 148 cm — a Kilim made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 1.55 m² (3.4' × 4.9').

What it is made of

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

Size and placement

A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

How it is made

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

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under multicolour. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.