Kilim Persian Rug 308 × 132 cm, Wool, hand-woven

Overview

A Kilim from Iran, measuring 308 × 132 cm. The covered area is about 4.07 m² (10.1' × 4.3').

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. 9 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

Flatweave

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. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Age and condition

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.