Antique Senneh Kilim Rug 45170

Antique Senneh Kilim, Persia, Late 19th Century – Woven in the late 19th century, this inventive Persian kilim from the city of Senneh features a traditional inset medallion flanked by pendants and surrounded by a dense Herati-motif background rendered in an unusual combination of contrasting colors. Each contrasting quadrant features an individual medallion that complements the varied background. In the traditional Senneh style, this antique kilim features an intricate Herati pattern woven in a striking an d unexpected combination of green and vermilion set against mauve and butter cream backgrounds. Narrow guard bands and borders frame the field while complementing the contrasting color scheme. Primary borders decorated with an endless pattern of geometric stars linked by lozenge-shaped amulets enclose the vibrantly colored and lavishly decorated field of this antique Persian kilim woven in Senneh during the late 19th century.