Antique Kilim Persian Rug 280 × 110 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Iran, format 280 × 110 cm — a Kilim made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 3.08 m² (9.2' × 3.6').

What it is made of

The weave is wool, on a warp of cotton. The rug was hand-woven throughout. Weight is given as approx. 8 kg.

Format and use

At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

How it is made

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

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is Braun / Gelb. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age

Stated age: antique. As an antique piece, condition should be judged against its age.