Kilim Persian Rug — hand-woven, 280 × 153 cm, Wool

About this rug

This Kilim comes from Iran and measures 280 × 153 cm. That is roughly 4.28 m² of floor, about 9.2' × 5'.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-woven. Pile height is given as approx. 4 mm. Weight is given as ap. 8 kg.

Where it fits

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

Flatweave

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

On the colourway

Colour is recorded as 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.