An antique Senneh rug
208 x 135 cm 6,8 x 4,4 ft
West Persia
19th ct.
A rare and attractive antique Senneh rug which combines classical village features with tribal ornamentations. Stylized flowers, palmettos and leaves are flanked by charming geometrized animal and tree designs that reveal the tribal influence. The patterned areas are contrasted by an open blue field with sky-blue to sea-blue color shades “abrashes”.