Kilim Persian Rug — hand-woven, 175 × 235 cm, Wool

At a glance

A Kilim from Iran, measuring 175 × 235 cm. It covers approximately 4.11 m², or 5.7' × 7.7'.

Materials and construction

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

Format and use

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

How it is made

Because it is woven rather than knotted, the structure is flat and usable on both sides.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under blue / Türkis. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.