Kilim Persian Rug 248 × 133 cm, Wool, hand-woven

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 248 × 133 cm — a Kilim made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 3.3 m², or 8.1' × 4.4'.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-woven. Pile height is given as approx. 6 mm. Weight is given as ap. 6 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

Weave

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

How it reads

The stated colourway is red and orange. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Period

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