Hand-Woven Kilim Persian Rug, 346 × 196 cm, Wool

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 346 × 196 cm — a Kilim made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 6.78 m², or 11.4' × 6.4'.

Materials and construction

The weave is wool, on a warp of cotton. It is entirely hand-woven. Weight is given as ap. 12 kg.

Size and placement

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

How it is made

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

On the colourway

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

Age

Stated condition: Neu.