Hand-Woven Kerman Kilim Persian Rug, 327 × 148 cm, Wool

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 327 × 148 cm — a Kerman, Kilim made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 4.84 m², or 10.7' × 4.9'.

What it is made of

Weft material is given as wool, warp as cotton. Construction method: hand-woven. Weight is given as ap. 9 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Weave

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

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as black and grey. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Condition

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