Senneh Horse cover

ref: 37355

2500 - 5000 EUR

142 x 173 cm
4' 7⁷/₈" x 5' 8¹/₈"
warp: cotton
pile: wool
Iran

Coulours may appear different on the website than in reality. All mentioned prices and sizes are indicative and not binding. Possibly some rugs that are still online, are not available anymore in the showroom.

Xenophone noted in his Anabasis that the Persians had more «pillows» on their horses than on their beds.

It is true that from Central Asia to Anatolia, over time the saddle carpets and decorations of the beasts of burden were an important part of one's wealth.

The saddle carpets, the blankets, the decorations of the sides of the beasts of burden as well as the whip and reins were traditionally finely worked both in shape and in effect.

The showpieces manufactured to be used only a few times a year clearly expressed one's social status.