Kilim Persian Rug 146 × 186 cm, Wool, hand-woven

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 146 × 186 cm — a Kilim made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 2.72 m², or 4.8' × 6.1'.

Materials and construction

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

Where it fits

The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

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