{"product_id":"antique-persian-senneh-kilim-allover-boteh-design-kurdistan-northwest-persia-c-1900","title":"Antique Persian Senneh Kilim – Allover Boteh Design – Kurdistan, Northwest Persia – c. 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eFine antique Persian Senneh kilim, attributed to the Kurdistan region of Northwest Persia (modern-day Iran), dating to approximately the late 19th to early 20th century, circa 1890–1915.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis finely woven flatweave features a particularly attractive allover boteh design, with the narrow central field densely filled with rows of small, highly stylized bent-tip boteh or paisley motifs. Broad ivory side panels are decorated with colorful geometric rosettes, crosses and abstract devices, while bold reciprocal geometric outer borders in deep brown and ivory provide a strong graphic frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe restrained old palette is especially appealing, combining warm camel and ivory tones, chocolate brown, faded madder\/salmon red and scattered indigo-blue accents. Subtle variations in color and drawing throughout reflect the individual character of hand weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSenneh kilims are particularly admired for their fine, tightly executed tapestry construction and unusually intricate designs, and this example displays the dense patterning and precise geometric drawing associated with the tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse remains highly decorative and clearly displays the woven design, making the piece especially attractive as a collected textile or wall hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kilim shows considerable age and use, including overall wear and fading, irregularities to the edges and ends, and areas of old restoration\/reweaving, all visible in the photographs. These have been left as found and contribute to its authentic timeworn character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinctive antique Persian tribal\/village textile with an unusually dense boteh field and beautifully mellowed coloration—well suited for a collection of Persian flatweaves, wall display, or decorative use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Kurdistan, Northwest Persia\/Iran\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttribution: Senneh (Sanandaj)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: Circa 1890–1915\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnique: Handwoven wool flatweave\/kilim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign: Allover stylized boteh with geometric and floral borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Antique condition with wear, fading and old repairs\/restoration as shown\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43322055983202,"sku":null,"price":945.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/0978\/5442\/files\/IMG_20260906_120552288_1_ee1dd4ff-f88c-49ad-a100-af9abf3745d6.jpg?v=1789079155","url":"https:\/\/rothschildcollection.com\/products\/antique-persian-senneh-kilim-allover-boteh-design-kurdistan-northwest-persia-c-1900","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}