Hand-Woven Kilim Afghan Rug, 179 × 240 cm, Wool

At a glance

Origin Afghanistan, format 179 × 240 cm — a Kilim made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 4.3 m² (5.9' × 7.9').

Materials and construction

Construction: 100% new wool in the weft over a 100% cotton foundation. Construction method: hand-woven.

Size and placement

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

Weave

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

How it reads

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.