Kilim Persian Rug — hand-woven, 148 × 202 cm, Wool

Overview

A Kilim from Iran, measuring 148 × 202 cm. The covered area is about 2.99 m² (4.9' × 6.6').

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-woven. Pile height is given as 5mm.

Format and use

A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

Weave

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

Colour and appearance

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