
Kelim Senneh
282 × 211 cm
1.339 €













1.350 €
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This is a kilim, also written kelim, from Kordestan in the Kurdish west of Iran, a flatweave rather than a knotted rug, measuring 294 x 204 cm (9'8" x 6'8"). Kilims from this region are woven, not knotted, which gives them a lighter hand and a pattern read with equal clarity from both sides — a construction that doubles the rug's working life.
The field is a soft coral pink, unusually gentle for a design that is more often set in deep red or blue. Across it sits a crisp navy medallion with long pendants, its outline drawn in slate blue rather than the gold or ivory more commonly used, so the centre reads cool against the warm ground. The coral field is filled with small rosette-and-leaf repeats in the Mahi style, and the whole is held by a wide navy border of floral vine, trimmed with a slim pink guard stripe.
There is no knot count to give here, because a kilim is built by interlocking the weft threads directly into the pattern rather than tying knots into a foundation — the technique that keeps this flatweave thin and pliable at only 4 mm thick. The warp is cotton, the pile hand-spun wool, spun with the slight unevenness of the hand rather than a machine, which is what gives the surface its fine, matte texture and keeps the drawing of the medallion crisp on both faces.
At 294 x 204 cm, this kilim suits a living or dining room, laid under a seating group or a table where the coral ground can warm a pale floor or hold its own beside dark wood furniture. Flat and light, it lies close underfoot and takes daily use well, easy enough to lift, turn, or hang on a wall when the mood calls for it. Watch how the slate-blue outline of the medallion cools and sharpens as the light in the room changes through the day.
More on Kilims: origin, making and how to recognise a genuine piece
At 294 × 204 cm (6.00 m²) this is a large rug. It sits under a seating group with the front legs of sofa and chairs on it, or under a dining table for four. A table for six wants about 80 cm of clearance all round, and needs more.
No — this piece is hand-woven, not knotted. A flatweave has no pile: the pattern comes from warp and weft alone. That makes it thin, light and usable on both sides, and it is a technique in its own right rather than a simpler version of a knotted rug.
Vacuum regularly, ideally along the weave and without a rotating brush. A flatweave can be turned over, which spreads the wear — flip it once or twice a year. Blot spills at once with clear water and a light cloth, working inwards, and never rub.
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Certificate included verifying origin, materials, and craftsmanship.
Ref: 323350