Senneh | 314 x 52 cm | Nr. 7120

Geometric Senneh runner, light red with border

Origin	Persia
Dimensions	314 cm x 52 cm (= 1.63 m²)
Construction	hand-knotted
Material	Pile: wool Weft & Warp: cotton
knots per m²2	250.000
Pile height	12mm
Year of manufacture	1980
Colour	Light red
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 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.

The lush floral motifs of this Senneh are elegant and full of variety. The graceful plant symbols, showing blossoms, leaves and branches, are artfully intertwined.

The edge of the rug is framed by a surround (border). The border forms a splendid contrast to the centre.

The repeating elements of this Senneh have no specific centre. The recurring repeat pattern feels calming, yet never dull. Rugs with a repeat pattern are also described as all-over designs.

The background of this Senneh is light red. The border is held in dark blue.

Material

The pile of this Senneh was hand-knotted from high-quality new wool. New wool is obtained by gently shearing sheep. New wool is a renewable, natural raw material with a range of impressive qualities: thanks to the wool's natural lanolin content, the surface repels droplets of water and is therefore naturally protected against dirt. Wool also offers excellent thermal insulation, helps regulate the indoor climate and dampens sound. The weft and warp threads of this Senneh are made of cotton. This versatile material is tear-resistant and elastic, which makes it particularly well suited to a hard-wearing foundation weave.