Kerman Kilim Persian Rug 111 × 54 cm, Wool, hand-woven

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 111 × 54 cm — a Kerman Kilim made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 0.6 m², or 3.6' × 1.8'.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-woven. Pile height is given as approx. 6 mm. Weight is given as ap. 2 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. At this size it works as an entryway mat or a bedside rug.

Flatweave

As a flatweave this piece has no pile: front and back carry the same pattern, and it lies very flat.

How it reads

Colour is recorded as multicolour. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age and condition

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