Wool Kerman Kilim Persian Rug 300 × 138 cm, hand-woven

The piece in short

A Kerman, Kilim from Iran, measuring 300 × 138 cm. That is roughly 4.14 m² of floor, about 9.8' × 4.5'.

What it is made of

Construction: wool in the weft over a cotton foundation. The rug was hand-woven throughout. Weight is given as ap. 10 kg.

Size and placement

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

How it is made

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

On the colourway

Colour is recorded as red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age and condition

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