Wool Kilim Persian Rug 237 × 128 cm, hand-woven

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 237 × 128 cm — a Kilim made entirely by hand. That is roughly 3.03 m² of floor, about 7.8' × 4.2'.

Construction

The weave is wool, on a warp of wool. The rug was hand-woven throughout. Weight is given as ap. 5 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

Weave

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

How it reads

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