Antique Kilim Persian Rug 188 × 74 cm, Wool

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 188 × 74 cm — a Kilim made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 1.39 m² (6.2' × 2.4').

Construction

The weave is wool, on a warp of cotton. Construction method: hand-woven. Weight is given as approx. 2 kg.

Format and use

A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

How it is made

Woven pieces of this kind are thin, reversible, and much lighter than knotted rugs.

How it reads

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

Condition

Stated age: antique. In a rug of this age, patina and some pile loss belong to the picture.