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SECOND QUARTER 20TH CENTURY

Afshar Chalipa Persian Kilim Rug

AFSHAR · 283 × 181 CM (9'3" × 5'11")
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$4,590AVAILABLE · AUD INC GST

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ABOUT THIS PIECE

Handwoven by nomads of Persia.

Kilims are a terrific type of rug that is usually made from wool which is interwoven rather than knotted; this means that the surface is ‘flat’ instead of having a ‘pile’. Kilims exhibit some of the most original and unique designs within Persian rugs, with simple fields of colours, geometric shapes and symbols and motifs of flora and fauna. With their minimal design elements, they are perfectly suited for various interiors.

The chalipa is a traditional geometric motif found in Islamic and Central Asian art, characterized by a symmetrical cross design with intersecting lines. It symbolizes balance, unity, and spiritual harmony, and is commonly used in textiles, ceramics, and architectural decoration.

SPECIFICATIONS

CraftKilim
OriginAfshar
EraSecond Quarter 20th Century
MaterialityWool on Cotton
ColourIvory Tan · Orange · Yellow
Area5.12 m²
Dimensions283 × 181 cm (9'3" × 5'11")
IN THE GALLERYOn the floor at 273a Swan St, Richmond, open Wed–Sun or by appointment. Plan a visit →
HOME TRIALTry it in your own room for seven days, obligation-free, anywhere in metropolitan Melbourne. Arrange one → How it works →
UNDERLAYCut to this rug’s exact size: $250.99. About underlay →
WITH ITHandwoven, with a certificate of origin, and authenticated by Dyad Artisans. Free delivery Australia-wide over $200.
MORE PHOTOSA detail, the back, a video in daylight: ask and we will send them. Ask us →
REVIEWS5.0 from 50 Google reviews. Read them →
SIZE AND FIT

How it sits in your room.

283 × 181 CM (9'3" × 5'11"), DRAWN TO SCALE WITH TYPICAL AUSTRALIAN FURNITURE SIZES.

LIVING ROOM
3-SEATERTABLE
Front legs on

A 3-seater sofa along the long side with its front legs on the rug and 32 cm of rug past each arm, a coffee table on the rug. It is not deep enough for armchairs opposite as well.

DINING ROOM
TABLE
Seats 4, just

The chairs sit on the rug at the table, but with 51 cm of rug beyond the table their back legs catch the edge when pulled out. 60 cm is the comfortable margin.

BEDROOM
KING
Across a king bed

Under the lower part of a king bed with 50 cm of rug showing on each side, so your feet land on it either side of the bed.

YOUR ROOM

Measure the room, or just the area the rug should cover, and we will draw this rug in it to scale.

NOT QUITE THE RIGHT SIZE?Go bigger: extra-large rugs →Go smaller: medium-sized rugs →Rug size guide →
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