Kilim Persian Rug 298 × 148 cm, Wool, hand-woven

At a glance

This Kilim comes from Iran and measures 298 × 148 cm. That is roughly 4.41 m² of floor, about 9.8' × 4.9'.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-woven throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 4 mm. Weight is given as ap. 8 kg.

Size and placement

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

Weave

As a flatweave this piece has no pile: front and back carry the same pattern, and it lies very flat.

Colour and appearance

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

Age and condition

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