Sanandaj rugs

Sanandaj rugs, produced in western Iran, are the finest quality Kurdish tribal wool rugs featuring geometric designs like the Herati and the
all-over Boteh motif.
Sanandaj, located in western Iran, is the capital city of the State of Kurdestan. Formerly called Senneh, it is world renowned for producing the finest quality Kurdish tribal wool rugs. Sanandaj has a long and illustrious history of weaving wool rugs which can be traced back into at least the classical period and perhaps much farther back than that. The older Sanandaj wool rugs are extremely valuable and durable, maintaining their luster and appearance for centuries. Interestingly enough, local artisans weave Sanandaj wool rugs using Turkish knots, in spite of the fact that the asymmetrical knot which is also known as the Persian knot or Senneh knot, was actually named after this city.
During the 1940s Sanandaj weavers seemed to shift away from the old traditional patterns and instead started featuring the Herati design more frequently on their wool rugs. One of the old patterns that gave way to the Herati on more recent Sanandaj wool rugs is the Gol-i-Bolbol which is a flower and bird design. Gol literally means flower and Bolbol is a type of bird.

The patterns on Sanandaj wool rugs are almost always geometric and quite similar to Bijar wool rugs. A popular design on Sanandaj wool rugs features concentric medallions with a single diamond or hexagonal medallion in the center on a detailed background. The classic all-over Boteh motif is another favorite. Typically the background colors on Sanandaj wool rugs are red, navy, black, brown, ocher, and beige with yellow, red, light green, orange and ivory featured on the motifs.
The foundations on Sanandaj wool rugs are cotton, while the pile is wool. You may however find a rare antique rug with a silk foundation. Sanandaj wool rugs are most frequently seen in small and mid-size however larger rugs and runner styles are also available. These extremely durable and exquisite Kurdish tribal wool rugs will last for centuries while adding refined elegance to any room in your home.