Kilim Pakistani Rug — hand-woven, 127 × 175 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Pakistan, format 127 × 175 cm — a Kilim made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 2.22 m², or 4.2' × 5.7'.

Materials and construction

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

Size and placement

This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

How it is made

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

Colour and appearance

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