Hand-Woven Kilim Afghan Rug, 174 × 264 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Afghanistan, format 174 × 264 cm — a Kilim made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 4.59 m², or 5.7' × 8.7'.

Materials and construction

Weft material is given as 100% new wool, warp as 100% cotton. It is entirely hand-woven.

Where it fits

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

Flatweave

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

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under 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.