Senneh | 109 x 72 cm | Nr. Z-1508

Geometric Senneh, light red with border and medallion

Origin	Persia
Dimensions	109 cm x 72 cm (= 0.78 m²)
Construction	hand-knotted
Material	Pile: cotton Weft: wool Warp: cotton
knots per m²2	240.000
Pile height	7mm
Year of manufacture	1985
Colour	Light red, Beige
Edition	one-of-a-kind piece

Origin

The city of Senneh is known today as Sanandaj and is the heart of the western Persian province of Kurdistan. In Iran, Sanandaj is famous – besides its rugs – for its backgammon sets handcrafted from the root wood of walnut trees. Today, Senneh rugs are sometimes also called Sanandaj rugs. Classic Senneh rugs have only a single weft thread, which makes them easy to identify from the back. The finer the knotting, the flatter the pile is sheared.

Pattern

The edge of the rug is framed by a decorative border. The border forms a beautiful contrast with the centre.

The abstract, geometric composition is what gives this Senneh its understated elegance. The pattern flatters the design of the room and never draws attention away from the furniture, the décor or the architectural features. It creates a pleasant atmosphere without dominating the style of the room.

At the middle of this Senneh's central field lies the symmetrical centrepiece, also known as the medallion. The design of the field is subordinate to the medallion, creating the impression that the medallion is floating on the field.

The background of this Senneh is beige. The overall impression is dominated by light red and beige as well. The border is worked in light red, dark blue and olive green. In the beige centre, dark blue and light red are combined.

Condition

You aren't the first to take a liking to this Senneh. It had owners before you who valued and used it. It was hand-knotted around 1985. It has been thoroughly cleaned and is in good but unrestored condition. We haven't restored this Senneh because we feel it has a special presence just as it is. If that's what you'd like, we'll of course be happy to restore the rug for you. Either way, this Senneh will bring you joy for decades to come.

Material

The pile of this Senneh is made of cotton. The cotton plant is grown in most rug-producing countries and is therefore very popular for rug making. The weft threads of this Senneh are wool. Cotton was used for the warp threads.