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Senna Rug

Antique Persian Senna Rug
Antique Persian Senna Rug

Antique Persian Senna Rug

$6,500

W 50 in L 76 in

Antique Persian Senna Rug

Located in Closter, NJ

An antique Senna rug from northwest Persia having a series of hexagonal stepped medallions in a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Antique Senna Rug
Antique Senna Rug

Antique Senna Rug

$7,500

W 53 in L 76 in

Antique Senna Rug

Located in Closter, NJ

Senna rugs are woven in northwest Persia and have a distinctive single-weft construction. The fine

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

20h Century Persian Senna Rug
20h Century Persian Senna Rug

20h Century Persian Senna Rug

$2,343

W 41.34 in L 58.27 in

20h Century Persian Senna Rug

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique Senna rug, circa 1900. (Y-46).

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Senna Rug
Vintage Persian Senna Rug

Vintage Persian Senna Rug

$2,500

W 45 in L 65 in

Vintage Persian Senna Rug

Located in Closter, NJ

characteristics. Senna rugs utilize excellent quality wool and have a distinctive weave with a single-weft thread

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Early 20th Century Persian Senna Rug
Antique Early 20th Century Persian Senna Rug

Antique Early 20th Century Persian Senna Rug

Located in Closter, NJ

characteristics. Senna rugs utilize excellent quality wool and have a distinctive weave with a single-weft thread

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Senneh Kilim Senna Rug Wool Caucasia Sine Persian Kurdish Carpet
Antique Senneh Kilim Senna Rug Wool Caucasia Sine Persian Kurdish Carpet

Antique Senneh Kilim Senna Rug Wool Caucasia Sine Persian Kurdish Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a Northwestern Persian Antique Kurdish Kilim from the Senneh ( Senna, Sanandaj) region

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Ararat Rugs Senna Wedding Rug Persian 19th Century Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Senna Wedding Rug Persian 19th Century Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Senna Wedding Rug Persian 19th Century Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

19th-century Senna pile rugs, this rug is finely knotted. The design of this rug is interpreted by our

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Senna Rows of Flowers Rug Gerous Persian Wagireh Carpet Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Senna Rows of Flowers Rug Gerous Persian Wagireh Carpet Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Senna Rows of Flowers Rug Gerous Persian Wagireh Carpet Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

-century rug from Senna, Eastern Kurdistan area. This example is special because the flowers are well

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Senna Rows of Flowers Rug Wagireh Revival Carpet Natural Dye Doormat
Ararat Rugs Senna Rows of Flowers Rug Wagireh Revival Carpet Natural Dye Doormat

Ararat Rugs Senna Rows of Flowers Rug Wagireh Revival Carpet Natural Dye Doormat

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

-century rug from Senna, Eastern Kurdistan area. This example is special because the flowers are well

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Senna Rows of Flowers Rug, 18th Century Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Senna Rows of Flowers Rug, 18th Century Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Senna Rows of Flowers Rug, 18th Century Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

an 18th-century rug from Senna, Eastern Kurdistan area. This example is special because the flowers

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Senna Baff Tabriz Carpet
Antique Senna Baff Tabriz Carpet

Antique Senna Baff Tabriz Carpet

$25,000

W 103 in L 130 in

Antique Senna Baff Tabriz Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

The city of Tabriz in northwest Persia is acknowledged as central to the revival of the carpet industry in the late 19th Century. Merchants from this area were well aware of the dema...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Ararat Rugs Arabesque Rug 19th Century Style Persian Kurdish Revival Carpet
Ararat Rugs Arabesque Rug 19th Century Style Persian Kurdish Revival Carpet

Ararat Rugs Arabesque Rug 19th Century Style Persian Kurdish Revival Carpet

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

arabesque patterns designed mid-19th century rug from Senna or Garrus, Eastern Kurdistan area. This design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Arabesque Rug 19th Century Style Persian Kurdish Revival Carpet
Ararat Rugs Arabesque Rug 19th Century Style Persian Kurdish Revival Carpet

Ararat Rugs Arabesque Rug 19th Century Style Persian Kurdish Revival Carpet

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

arabesque patterns designed mid-19th century rug from Senna or Garrus, Eastern Kurdistan area. This design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Fish Surrounding Lotuses Rug Masi Awita Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Fish Surrounding Lotuses Rug Masi Awita Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Fish Surrounding Lotuses Rug Masi Awita Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

the lotus) pattern from Senna, Eastern Kurdistan area late 19th century. The field design on this rug

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Rows of Flower Rug Garrus Joshagan Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Rows of Flower Rug Garrus Joshagan Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Rows of Flower Rug Garrus Joshagan Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

Persia Rugs Family Area: Senna Material of Pile: Natural Dyed Hand-spun Wool Material Warp / Weft: Wool

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Rows of Flower Rug Garrus Joshagan Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Rows of Flower Rug Garrus Joshagan Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Rows of Flower Rug Garrus Joshagan Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

: Northwest Persia Rugs Family Area: Senna Material of Pile: Natural Dyed Hand-spun Wool Material Warp

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Shrubs in Lattice Rug Kurdish Wagireh Doormat Carpet Natural Dye
Ararat Rugs Shrubs in Lattice Rug Kurdish Wagireh Doormat Carpet Natural Dye

Ararat Rugs Shrubs in Lattice Rug Kurdish Wagireh Doormat Carpet Natural Dye

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

Rugs Family Area: Senna Material of Pile: Natural Dyed Hand-spun Wool Material Warp / Weft: Wool on

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

– Indigo) Group: Northwest Persia Rugs Family Area: Senna Material of pile: natural dyed hand-spun wool

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

) Group: Northwest Persia Rugs Family Area: Senna Material of Pile: Natural dyed hand-spun wool Material

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Trees and Palmettes Rug Saluj Bulagh Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Trees and Palmettes Rug Saluj Bulagh Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Trees and Palmettes Rug Saluj Bulagh Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

Wool Color 320 (Specially Washed) Group: Northwest Persia Rugs Family Area: Senna Material of pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

(Spurge - Madder Root - Indigo - Walnut Husk) Group: Northwest Persia Rugs Family Area: Senna Region

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Animal Carpet in a Safavid Design Rug Persian Revival, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Animal Carpet in a Safavid Design Rug Persian Revival, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Animal Carpet in a Safavid Design Rug Persian Revival, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

320 (Specially Washed - Sheep’s Color) Group: Northwest Persia Rugs Family Area: Senna Material of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Bid Majnum on Blue Field Rug, 17th C Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Bid Majnum on Blue Field Rug, 17th C Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Bid Majnum on Blue Field Rug, 17th C Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

Blue 22 (Indigo) Group: Northwest Persia Rugs Family Area: Senna Material of Pile: Natural Dyed Hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Senna Rug

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Senna Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique late 19th century Persian Senna rug. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Senna Rug

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Senna Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique late 19th century Persian Senna rug. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

A Senna Kurd Runner
A Senna Kurd Runner

A Senna Kurd Runner

Unavailable

W 35 in L 205 in

A Senna Kurd Runner

Located in New York, NY

With a repeat pattern of ivory and midnight blue stripes filled with floral vinery within a rosette and serrated leaf border.

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Rugs

Antique Oversize 19th Century Persian Senna Carpet

Antique Oversize 19th Century Persian Senna Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique 19th century Persian Senna carpet. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Exceptional Rare Antique 19th Century Oversize Persian Senna Carpet

Exceptional Rare Antique 19th Century Oversize Persian Senna Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional rare antique 19th century Persian Senna carpet. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Flat-Weave Persian Rug Fragment Pillows
Pair of Flat-Weave Persian Rug Fragment Pillows

Pair of Flat-Weave Persian Rug Fragment Pillows

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful pair of pillows made of handwoven flat-weave Persian senna rug. Floral motifs all-over

Category

Vintage 1960s Persian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Wool

Large Flat-Weave Persian Rug Fragment Pillow
Large Flat-Weave Persian Rug Fragment Pillow

Large Flat-Weave Persian Rug Fragment Pillow

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful pillow made of hand woven flat weave Senna Persian rug. All over floral and geometric

Category

Vintage 1960s Persian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Wool

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Senna Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the senna rug you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric and wool, every senna rug was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a senna rug — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century.

How Much is a Senna Rug?

The average selling price for a senna rug at 1stDibs is $7,125, while they’re typically $1,450 on the low end and $240,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Persian-rugs for You

Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.

A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.

Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.

Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.

Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.

To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.

Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.

The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns. 

When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.

Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.