Kilim Persian Rug — hand-woven, 210 × 316 cm, Wool

Overview

Hand-woven in Iran: a Kilim of 210 × 316 cm. The covered area is about 6.64 m² (6.9' × 10.4').

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-woven throughout. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Format and use

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

Weave

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 Weiß / beige. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.