Vintage Persian Senneh Kilim — 1950s | 4'4" x 6'10"

The Abbas features an allover diamond lattice of stylized rose motifs, each bloom rendered with crisp, geometric precision typical of Senneh weaving. The field is framed by an elaborate multi-band border combining tulip and heart motifs, chevrons, and diamond guard stripes—a layered border system characteristic of fine Persian kilims. For more on motifs like these, see our guide to common rug motifs.

The palette is rich and romantic: deep navy grounds the field, set against rose pink, cranberry red, sage green, ivory, and denim blue across the pattern and borders. Because kilims are flat-woven rather than knotted, the design reads with equal clarity and vibrancy on both the front and reverse. Explore more Senneh pieces in our guide to the best rug styles for collectors.

At 4'4" x 6'10", the Abbas suits entryways, kitchens, layered floor moments, or as a lightweight, reversible piece for rotating seasonal decor.

Senneh, in Northwest Persia, is renowned for producing two distinct and equally prized weaving traditions: exceptionally fine knotted pile rugs, and equally fine flat-woven kilims. Senneh kilims are distinguished by a tapestry-weave technique of remarkable precision, producing crisp, geometric patterning and a fully reversible finish rarely matched by other kilim-weaving regions.

Woven circa the 1950s, the Abbas reflects this tradition at a high level of craft, with a dense floral repeat and confident, layered bordering. Browse more pieces from this collection in our Kilim collection.

Abbas means "austere" in Arabic. This was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's uncle, and was also borne by a son of Ali, the fourth caliph.

The name reflects the rug's underlying discipline—a flatweave technique that, for all its color and floral abundance, depends on an exacting, unadorned structural precision beneath the surface.

Abbas captures the Senneh kilim tradition at its finest: rigorous in construction, generous in pattern.

• Primary material: Wool
• Construction: Hand-woven, flatweave (weft-faced plain weave)
• Dye method: Natural dyes
• Foundation: Cotton
• Condition: Vintage condition, excellent

Excellent condition throughout, with vivid, well-preserved natural dyes.

Professionally washed and treated, and individually inspected prior to offering.

Ready for immediate in-home use.

Vacuum gently using suction only, on both sides if rotated.

Because kilims are lightweight and reversible, they benefit from a non-slip pad to prevent shifting.

Blot spills immediately with a clean cloth. For deep cleaning, consult a professional experienced with flat-woven Persian textiles.

Is this a knotted rug or a kilim?
The Abbas is a genuine flatweave kilim—hand-woven, not hand-knotted, with no pile. This is what allows the design to appear identically on both sides.

Is this rug one of a kind?
Yes. Vintage Senneh kilims like the Abbas are unique in drawing, dye variation, and hand.

Is it reversible?
Yes. As a true flatweave, both sides display the pattern with equal clarity, giving you two looks in one rug.