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Antique Senneh Kelleh
For sale by Farnham Antique Carpets
for sale €25,740     $27,940
£22,000
Farnham Antique Carpets

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    Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.
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    Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 
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Antique Senneh Kelleh

19th century
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An exceptional, early antique Senneh kelleh, dating from circa 1860-1870 the weave is extremely fine indeed.  This amazing large corridor carpet has a small scale all over Herati design, which in early carpets from the 16-17th century depicted two fish swimming around a water-lily.  Rugs in the 18th-19th century had this design stylised which resembles two leaves around a flower. Dyes are stunning with a rich yellow border, with faded blue and pink flowers in the border too. Deep dark blues for the background which almost change to black in places and vibrant reds, oranges and hints of purple for the design.

Condition is really fabulous, with a wonderful soft wool pile and no significant restoration, some preservation to the ends and sides, as you would expect on a carpet dating over 150 years old.

If you would like to request a home or showroom visit we can show you this outstanding Senneh carpet in person. We travel all over the UK helping customers and interior designers find beautiful carpets for homes, plus our barn showroom is open Monday to Saturday by appointment only.

Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Senneh Kelleh Rug to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
447cm (175.98")
Width
213cm (83.86")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1027124
Dealers Internal Reference
10919
Dealers Notes

Farnham Antique Carpets are specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.

As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.

Description
An exceptional, early antique Senneh kelleh, dating from circa 1860-1870 the weave is extremely fine indeed.
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 This amazing large corridor carpet has a small scale all over Herati design, which in early carpets from the 16-17th century depicted two fish swimming around a water-lily.
Farnham Antique Carpets

 Rugs in the 18th-19th century had this design stylised which resembles two leaves around a flower. Dyes are stunning with a rich yellow border, with faded blue and pink flowers in the border too. Deep dark blues for the background which almost change to black in places and vibrant reds, oranges and hints of purple for the design.

fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Senneh Kelleh wool carpet featuring a dense, repeating floral pattern across a dark navy field with a contrasting ochre yellow border.
fig 1. Antique Senneh Kelleh

Condition is really fabulous, with a wonderful soft wool pile and no significant restoration, some preservation to the ends and sides, as you would expect on a carpet dating over 150 years old.

If you would like to request a home or showroom visit we can show you this outstanding Senneh carpet in person. We travel all over the UK helping customers and interior designers find beautiful carpets for homes, plus our barn showroom is open Monday to Saturday by appointment only.

Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Senneh Kelleh Rug to the 1860s.

Height
447cm (175.98")
Width
213cm (83.86")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1027124
Dealers Internal Ref
10919
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

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Trade Associations

Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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An antique hand-knotted Senneh Kelleh wool carpet featuring a dense, repeating floral pattern across a dark navy field with a contrasting ochre yellow border.
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Senneh Kelleh wool carpet featuring a dense, repeating floral pattern across a dark navy field with a contrasting ochre yellow border.

Antique Senneh Kelleh

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Senneh Kelleh wool carpet featuring a dense, repeating floral pattern across a dark navy field with a contrasting ochre yellow border. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Senneh Kelleh wool carpet featuring a dense, repeating floral pattern across a dark navy field with a contrasting ochre yellow border. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted Senneh Kelleh wool carpet featuring a dense, repeating floral pattern across a dark navy field with a contrasting ochre yellow border. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted Senneh Kelleh wool carpet featuring a dense, repeating floral pattern across a dark navy field with a contrasting ochre yellow border. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-knotted Senneh Kelleh wool carpet featuring a dense, repeating floral pattern across a dark navy field with a contrasting ochre yellow border. View VI
Archive VII An antique hand-knotted Senneh Kelleh wool carpet featuring a dense, repeating floral pattern across a dark navy field with a contrasting ochre yellow border. View VII
Archive VIII An antique hand-knotted Senneh Kelleh wool carpet featuring a dense, repeating floral pattern across a dark navy field with a contrasting ochre yellow border. View VIII
Archive IX An antique hand-knotted Senneh Kelleh wool carpet featuring a dense, repeating floral pattern across a dark navy field with a contrasting ochre yellow border. View IX
Archive X An antique hand-knotted Senneh Kelleh wool carpet featuring a dense, repeating floral pattern across a dark navy field with a contrasting ochre yellow border. View X
Archive XI An antique hand-knotted Senneh Kelleh wool carpet featuring a dense, repeating floral pattern across a dark navy field with a contrasting ochre yellow border. View XI
Archive XII An antique hand-knotted Senneh Kelleh wool carpet featuring a dense, repeating floral pattern across a dark navy field with a contrasting ochre yellow border. View XII
Archive XIII An antique hand-knotted Senneh Kelleh wool carpet featuring a dense, repeating floral pattern across a dark navy field with a contrasting ochre yellow border. View XIII
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Farnham Antique Carpets
Telephone 01252 851215
Location
Crondall
Surrey
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Oct 2018
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Farnham Antique Carpets
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An antique hand-knotted Senneh Kelleh wool carpet featuring a dense, repeating floral pattern across a dark navy field with a contrasting ochre yellow border.
Antique Senneh Kelleh
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An antique hand-knotted Senneh Kelleh wool carpet featuring a dense, repeating floral pattern across a dark navy field with a contrasting ochre yellow border.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian / Islamic
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourTerracotta, Navy Blue, Ochre
  • MotifsRepeating Herati pattern, Ochre yellow main border, Kelleh gallery format
  • SizeH 447 cm (176 in) x W 213 cm (84 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This antique Persian Senneh kelleh carpet from 1860 is woven from wool and cotton. The large gallery format displays a repeating Herati pattern across a dark navy blue field, contrasted by a prominent ochre yellow main border filled with terracotta, faded blue, and pink floral motifs. Faint signs of age appear through minor variations in the dark background, while preserved edging frames the hand-knotted structure. The carpet measures 447 cm high, 213 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. Suitable for an English country house interior, this floor covering brings traditional Islamic style to generous living spaces, long hallways, or large reception rooms. The soft wool pile provides underfoot warmth and grounding texture, working effectively beneath central furniture groupings or spanning substantial corridor floors.

FAQs

A Senneh Kelleh rug originates from Sanandaj in western Iran and is woven in a distinct gallery format that is longer than a standard area rug but wider than a typical hallway runner.

Authentic Senneh carpets are hand-knotted using finely spun wool yarn piled onto a cotton or wool foundation, often utilizing asymmetrical Persian knots for crisp pattern definition.

Authentic pieces are recognisable by their exceptionally fine weave, thin and flat profile, delicate repeating Herati or Boteh field patterns, and precise colour palette.

The Kelleh proportions make it suitable for wide corridors, spacious entryways, or placed centrally in long drawing rooms to anchor contemporary and classic furniture arrangements.

Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating brush bar is recommended, alongside periodic rotation to ensure even wear and professional specialist cleaning when required.
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