Kilim Persian Rug 278 × 125 cm, Wool, hand-woven

Overview

This Kilim comes from Iran and measures 278 × 125 cm. That is roughly 3.48 m² of floor, about 9.1' × 4.1'.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-woven. Pile height is given as approx. 6 mm. Weight is given as ap. 8 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Flatweave

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

How it reads

Colour is recorded as multicolour. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Period

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