Kilim Persian Rug — hand-woven, 251 × 111 cm, Wool

At a glance

This Kilim comes from Iran and measures 251 × 111 cm. That is roughly 2.79 m² of floor, about 8.2' × 3.6'.

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. 6 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

Flatweave

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

How it reads

It is catalogued under red and orange. 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.