Red Rustic Tribal Geometric Floral Medallion Kufic Border Design Small Antique Persian Senneh Flatweave Rug
$4,400.00
| Stock number | 19504 |
| Size | 4 ft x 6 ft 6 in (1.22 m x 1.98 m) |
| Origin | Persia / Iran |
| Age | Circa 1890 |
| Style | Senneh |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Flat Weave |
| Colors | Red / Rust |
| Pattern | Geometric, Medallion |
This nineteenth-century Red Persian Senneh Kilim (flatweave) rug is a sophisticated masterwork from the Kurdistan province of Northwest Persia. While many tribal flatweave rugs are celebrated for their rugged, coarse nature, the Senneh tradition is globally renowned for producing the most technically refined and aesthetically intricate flatwoven kilims in existence. This specific scatter-size specimen is a remarkable marriage of tribal "Rustic" soul and "City-level" precision. The composition is centered upon a classic concentric diamond medallion, a hallmark of the Senneh aesthetic. This central totem is typically surrounded by a densely packed "Herati" or "Mahi" (fish) pattern—a rhythmic field of tiny stylized leaves and blossoms that create a mesmerizing, vibrating visual texture.