Kilim Persian Rug 231 × 136 cm in Wool, hand-woven

About this rug

Origin Iran, format 231 × 136 cm — a Kilim made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 3.14 m² (7.6' × 4.5').

Materials and construction

Construction: wool in the weft over a cotton foundation. It is entirely hand-woven. Weight is given as ap. 6 kg.

Where it fits

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

How it is made

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

On the colourway

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.

Age and condition

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.