Antique Kilim Persian Rug, 316 × 118 cm, Wool

About this rug

Origin Iran, format 316 × 118 cm — a Kilim made entirely by hand. That is roughly 3.73 m² of floor, about 10.4' × 3.9'.

What it is made of

Construction: wool in the weft over a cotton foundation. The rug was hand-woven throughout. Weight is given as approx. 9 kg.

Format and use

Large enough to hold a full seating group.

How it is made

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

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as 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.

Age and condition

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