Senneh | 94 x 77 cm | Nr. 17675

Geometric Senneh, dark red with border and medallion

Origin	Persia
Dimensions	94 cm x 77 cm (= 0.72 m²)
Construction	hand-knotted
Material	Pile: wool Weft & Warp: cotton
knots per m²2	250.000
Pile height	10mm
Year of manufacture	1980
Colour	Dark red, dark blue
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 gives this Senneh its understated elegance. The pattern flatters the design of the room and never steals attention from the furniture, the décor or the architectural elements. It settles beautifully into any setting and complements a room's furnishings in a subtle way.

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

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 dark blue. Dark red and dark blue also dominate the overall impression. The border is worked in blue-grey and dark red. In the dark red centre, dark blue and cream white are combined.

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.