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Senneh Saddle Cover
Phil Bell Antique Rugs
for sale €1,755     $1,905
£1,500

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Senneh Saddle Cover

19th century
Description

A rare and beautiful piece, this saddle cover from northwest Iran is very finely woven and has a breathtaking palette. The tone of the blue field is wonderful but it is surpassed by the sublime yellow that intrudes from the sides. Note the fine border that separates this from the blue field, a subtle touch but one that enhances the overall look. The red green combination is repeated in the innermost border. This is a serious collector’s item and a very fine piece.

Fair condition, there is evidence of old moth damage in the blue field with some repair which is clear from studying the back. The threads that appear in the central slit are new and added purely to maintain its shape.

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Declaration

Phil Bell Antique Rugs has dated this Antique Senneh Saddle Cover to the 19th Century.

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SA1233082
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495
Description
A rare and beautiful piece, this saddle cover from northwest Iran is very finely woven and has a breathtaking palette.
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The tone of the blue field is wonderful but it is surpassed by the sublime yellow that intrudes from the sides.
Phil Bell Antique Rugs

Note the fine border that separates this from the blue field, a subtle touch but one that enhances the overall look. The red green combination is repeated in the innermost border. This is a serious collector’s item and a very fine piece.

fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Persian Senneh saddle cover featuring a dark navy field with a central saddle notch, floral spandrels, and multi-banded red patterned borders.
fig 1. Senneh Saddle Cover

Fair condition, there is evidence of old moth damage in the blue field with some repair which is clear from studying the back. The threads that appear in the central slit are new and added purely to maintain its shape.

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Date of Manufacture

Phil Bell Antique Rugs has dated this Antique Senneh Saddle Cover to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233082
Dealers Internal Ref
495
Phil Bell Antique Rugs
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An antique hand-knotted Persian Senneh saddle cover featuring a dark navy field with a central saddle notch, floral spandrels, and multi-banded red patterned borders.
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Persian Senneh saddle cover featuring a dark navy field with a central saddle notch, floral spandrels, and multi-banded red patterned borders.

Senneh Saddle Cover

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Persian Senneh saddle cover featuring a dark navy field with a central saddle notch, floral spandrels, and multi-banded red patterned borders. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Persian Senneh saddle cover featuring a dark navy field with a central saddle notch, floral spandrels, and multi-banded red patterned borders. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted Persian Senneh saddle cover featuring a dark navy field with a central saddle notch, floral spandrels, and multi-banded red patterned borders. View IV
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Phil Bell Antique Rugs
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Manchester
United Kingdom
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An antique hand-knotted Persian Senneh saddle cover featuring a dark navy field with a central saddle notch, floral spandrels, and multi-banded red patterned borders.
Senneh Saddle cover
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An antique hand-knotted Persian Senneh saddle cover featuring a dark navy field with a central saddle notch, floral spandrels, and multi-banded red patterned borders.
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FAQs

A Senneh saddle cover, traditionally known as a ru-khorjin, is a hand-knotted Persian equestrian textile woven in western Iran, specifically contoured with a top opening to fit over the pommel or cantle of a saddle.

Senneh textiles were crafted using finely hand-spun wool pile knotted on a cotton or wool foundation, utilising natural vegetable dyes to create rich indigo blues, madder reds, and soft yellows.

Authentic Senneh pieces are recognised by their fine asymmetrical knots, extremely low pile, stiff handle, and distinctive arch or cutout shape designed for horse trappings.

These small geometric textiles are frequently displayed as mounted wall art in perspex floating frames, laid over console tables, or used as central decorative mats on large surfaces.

Keep antique wool textiles away from direct sunlight to prevent dye degradation, vacuum lightly using suction only without a rotating brush bar, and consult a specialist conservator for washing.
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