Antique Kilim Persian Rug 200 × 125 cm, Wool & Silk

Overview

A Kilim from Iran, measuring 200 × 125 cm. The covered area is about 2.5 m² (6.6' × 4.1').

Materials and construction

The weave is wool, silk, on a warp of cotton. Construction method: hand-woven. Weight is given as approx. 4 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

Flatweave

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

On the colourway

It is catalogued under multicolour. 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.