Kilim Persian Rug 233 × 141 cm in Wool, hand-woven

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 233 × 141 cm — a Kilim made entirely by hand. That is roughly 3.29 m² of floor, about 7.6' × 4.6'.

Materials and construction

The weave is wool, on a warp of cotton. Construction method: hand-woven. Weight is given as ap. 8 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

How it is made

As a flatweave this piece has no pile: front and back carry the same pattern, and it lies very flat.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age and condition

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