Kilim Persian Rug — hand-woven, 195 × 132 cm, Wool

At a glance

This Kilim comes from Iran and measures 195 × 132 cm. That is roughly 2.57 m² of floor, about 6.4' × 4.3'.

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. 6 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

How it is made

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

How it reads

It is catalogued under multicolour. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Period

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