Senneh Kelim Rugs
Examples of Senneh Kelim Rugs & Carpets
Senneh Kelim with Latchhook Borders 19th Century
This kelim is striking due to the Latchhook medallions in the border.
Blue Field Herati Senneh Kilim Circa 1880
This rug features a fine herati pattern around an ivory hexagonal panel. Lozenges created by the weave flank an indigo herati pole medallion. A golden yellow floral spray borders ice-blue meander and minor red crenelated stripes. Among the slight damages is a bit of loss at one end.
Antique Sennah Kelim
Langauer Senneh Kilim Horse Cover circa 1870
Senneh Ghileem Circa 1920 W&W
Senneh Prayer Kilim Circa 1875
Senneh Rugs: Senneh Kelim late 19th Century
Senneh Kelim, West Persia, Kurdistan, late 19th century. 6 foot 9 inch by 4 foot 9 inch.
Senneh Rugs: Senneh Kelim with Close-Up of Weave
Senneh Kelim, West Persia, Kurdistan, Circa 1930. 5 foot 1 inch by 3 foot 9 inch.
Senneh/Sanandaj Rugs: Sennah Kelim
Sennah Kelim, Sanandaj, Iran, 20th century. 9 foot 9 inches by 4 foot 3 inches (not including fringe).
Structure: Slit tapestry weave.
Yarn Spin: Z.
Warp: cotton.
Weft: Wool ground color.
Ends: Warp fringe.
Selvages: Plain selvages.
Further Notes: Pristine like new condition.
This rug, while rather fine, will still stand up to floor use. While most carpets were made for export, these kelims were often used in Iran by a wide variety of peoples.
Senneh Rugs: Senneh Kelim, last quarter 19th century
Senneh Kelim, Northwest Persia, last quarter 19th century. Contains a small hole and crude repair. 6 ft. 1 in. x 4 ft. 2 in.
Antique Senneh Rugs: Senneh Kelim, Kordestan Province, late 19th century
Senneh Kelim, Northwest Persia, late 19th century. Very small repairs. 7 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 5 in.