Kilim Persian Rug — hand-woven, 313 × 167 cm, Wool

Overview

This Kilim comes from Iran and measures 313 × 167 cm. The covered area is about 5.23 m² (10.3' × 5.5').

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-woven throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 6 mm. Weight is given as ap. 10 kg.

Where it fits

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

How it is made

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

Age

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.