Authentic 19th Century Persian Senneh Red Handmade Wool Carpet

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A late 19th century antique Persian carpet, the midnight blue field with palmettes and vinery between linked red and ivory … Read more A late 19th century antique Persian carpet, the midnight blue field with palmettes and vinery between linked red and ivory medallions containing floral motifs within a dark red border with dense linked flowerheads.

Antique Senneh rugs come from the northwest region of Iran. The weavers who created Senneh rugs speak the Senneh dialect, and this language identity provides the classification for the type of antique oriental rugs. Created by hand, these rugs exemplify tapestry as artistic artifacts. These Persian tapestries are some of the most beautiful in existence, and they are also one of the easiest types to identify. See less