Collection: Senneh Rugs

Senneh has developed a distinctive style in Kurdish rug production: fine craftsmanship, equally meticulous in technique and design, and small motifs repeated in regular rows. The town also weaves kilims, and our collection brings both together.

Where do Senneh rugs come from?

Senneh, now Sanandaj (also spelled Senandaj), is a town in the Iranian Kurdistan region. It has developed an original style of rug production, distinct from that of the surrounding Kurdish villages, with a repertoire of designs that has changed little over the centuries.

How do you recognize a Senneh rug?

The structure is cotton, and the weft threads are clearly visible on the reverse. The wool pile is of medium height. The design most often consists of small ornamental, Herati, or boteh motifs, arranged in regular rows and repeated across the entire field. As for colors, red dominates: it is present in almost all our pieces, often combined with blue. Senneh kilims, woven flat, are fine and without pile.

What room and size are they suitable for?

Our Senneh rugs are mainly runners, measuring 235 to 387 cm long by 50 to 80 cm wide: ideal for a hallway, gallery, or along a bed. Three pieces measuring around 300 × 200 cm are suitable for a dining room or a very large living room, and a 357 × 250 cm rug for a dining room where the chairs remain on the rug. A small 102 × 74 cm rug is perfect at the foot of a bed, in an entryway, or in front of a fireplace.

Frequently asked questions

Senneh or Sanandaj?

It is the same town. Senneh is the old name, which has remained in rug terminology; Sanandaj is the current name.

What is the difference between a Senneh rug and a Senneh kilim?

The rug is hand-knotted: each knot forms the pile. The kilim is woven flat, without pile, so it is thinner and lighter. Both share the same taste for small, regular motifs.

Do Senneh and Bidjar rugs come from the same region?

Yes, both come from the Iranian Kurdistan region. Senneh rugs are distinguished by their fine craftsmanship, while Bidjar rugs are known for their density, which has earned them the nickname "iron rugs".

All our Senneh rugs are unique pieces, sold with their certificate of origin. See also our Bidjar rugs and our full collection of Persian rugs.