Antique Kilim Persian Rug, 138 × 90 cm, Wool & Silk

At a glance

This Kilim comes from Iran and measures 138 × 90 cm. It covers approximately 1.24 m², or 4.5' × 3'.

What it is made of

The weave is wool, silk, on a warp of cotton. The rug was hand-woven throughout. Weight is given as approx. 4 kg.

Where it fits

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

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 red and orange. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Age

Stated age: antique. As an antique piece, condition should be judged against its age.