A rare all-over botteh design Senneh carpet, dating to c. 1880, in an impressively large format.
ABOUT
Antique Senneh rugs from Northwest Persia are prized for their exceptional quality, delicate designs and distinctive weaving technique. They represent relics of an era defined by unmatched craftsmanship and creativity, much coveted in the market today.
This striking 19th Century Senneh carpet, in an unusually large format, features a well-balanced all-over botteh (or, paisley) pattern, stamped across the field – originally an ancient Zoroastrian motif, representing the evergreen cypress tree, a symbol of everlasting life – framed by a wide border. The artist has worked the grand-scale paisley design in a harmonious, expressive colour palette, including shades of sage green, cornflower blue, and muted reds, set against a wonderfully soft ivory ground.
Retained in very good practical condition for everyday use, with its outer borders and short fringes preserved on all sides – remarkable for a carpet almost 150 years old. All of its natural-dyed colours have taken on a charming patina with age.
In two decades, we have never come across a Senneh carpet of this size and craftsmanship, so this piece must have been a very special commission in its day – a true work of art, in a rare and impressive format, to suit a wide variety of interiors.
DETAILS
Stock Number:
A27335
Dimensions:
Width: 784 cm
Height: 460 cm
Place of origin:
Persia
Date of manufacture:
c. 1880
Seller:
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