Kilim Afghan Rug 484 × 303 cm in Wool, hand-woven

At a glance

Origin Afghanistan, format 484 × 303 cm — a Kilim made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 14.67 m², or 15.9' × 9.9'.

Construction

The weave is wool, on a warp of silk. It is entirely hand-woven. Weight is given as approx. 16 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. A large format for open-plan rooms or formal reception spaces.

Flatweave

Because it is woven rather than knotted, the structure is flat and usable on both sides.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under Weiß / beige. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age and condition

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.