Fine Vintage Wool Hereke Signed Rug, 1930's
Located in Milan, IT
A fine wool rug woven in the Hereke workshops in Turkey, decorated in the French Aubusson style
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Turkish Hereke Silk Signed Extra Fine Rug, XXI Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a silk Turkish Hereke Signed rug woven in Turkey during the beginning of the 21st century
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Signed Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, Flower of the Seven Mountains
$3,220
H 40 in W 26 in D 0.23 in
Signed Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, Flower of the Seven Mountains
By Hereke
Located in Dallas, TX
78733 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 02'02 x 03'04. The Hereke rug, born in the Turkish town of
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Turkish Hereke Rug Silk & Metal Signed
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a semi-antique Hereke silk and metal threaded rug woven in Turkey during the last quarter
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Signed Silk Hereke Rug - Mid 20th century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This refined mid 20th century signed silk Hereke rug, woven in Hereke, Turkey, is an exceptional
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
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Silk
Signed Silk Hereke Rug - Early 20th century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This unique antique silk Hereke rug dates back to the early 20th century and is one of the finest
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Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This mid 20th century Hereke silk prayer rug, woven in Hereke, Turkey, is a fine example of the
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Signed Silk Hereke Rug - Mid 20th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This mid 20th century Hereke silk rug is a refined and high quality example of classical Hereke
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare mid 20th century Turkish Hereke silk prayer rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
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Silk
Signed Silk Hereke Rug - Mid 20th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This impressive 20th century Hereke rug is a masterful example of Ottoman court inspired weaving
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Antique Mid-19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Signed Silk Hereke Rug - Mid 20th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This exquisite 20th century Hereke silk rug is a masterful example of Ottoman court-inspired
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare mid 20th century Turkish Hereke silk rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic pictorial
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare mid 20th century Turkish Hereke silk prayer rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
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Silk
Early 20th Century Signed Silk Hereke Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Early 20th Century Signed Silk Hereke Rug Despite being over 130 years old, this silk Hereke is in
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Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Signed Silk Hereke Rug - Mid 20th century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This elegant silk Hereke carpet was woven in the Hereke region of Turkey in the mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This exquisite silk Hereke carpet was woven in Hereke, Turkey, in the mid 20th century and
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
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Silk
Early 20th Century Signed Silk Hereke Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
private collection, this antique silk Hereke rug brings a timeless aesthetic and historical depth to any
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Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
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Antique Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare mid 20th century Turkish Hereke silk rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
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Silk
Early 20th Century Signed Silk Hereke Pictorial Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This captivating piece was masterfully woven in Hereke, one of Turkey's most prestigious centers
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Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
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Silk
Turkish Miniature Silk Hereke Rug Framed and Signed
Located in London, GB
knotted carpets in the world. This Unique rug is an authentic Turkish Hereke with silk pile and silk
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Silk
24x24 Quality Signed Silk Hereke Rug - Mid 20th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare mid 20th century Turkish Hereke silk rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic pictorial
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Signed "Paradise Rug" Turkish Hereke Silk & Metal Rug, XXI Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a modern Turkish Hereke silk metal thread rug woven in Turkey during the beginning of the
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Semi-Antique Hereke, Pure Silk Signed Turkish Prayer Rug
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This authentic Hereke, signed, pure silk rug is extremely intricate. It is a very finely hand
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Materials
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Antique Turkish Silk Signed Hereke Rug 4'3'' x 6'8''
Located in New York, NY
former Ottoman Empire in Hereke, where they began producing high quality rugs and large carpets with
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Turkish Hereke Saf Design Signed Silk Rug, 1950-1970
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a semi-antique Hereke rug woven in Turkey during the mid-20th century circa 1950 - 1970's
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Silk
Turkish Hereke Silk & Metal Rug Red Field Signed "Paradise Rug", XXI Century
$30,012
W 74.81 in L 80.32 in
Turkish Hereke Silk & Metal Rug Red Field Signed "Paradise Rug", XXI Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a modern Turkish Hereke silk metal thread rug woven in Turkey during the beginning of the
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Turkish Signed Hereke 'herekeh' Silk&Metal Thread Rug, 1950-1970
$3,745Sale Price|20% Off
W 39.38 in L 61.42 in
Turkish Signed Hereke 'herekeh' Silk&Metal Thread Rug, 1950-1970
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is an extremely fine silk and metal threaded Turkish Herekeh rug woven circa 1950 - 1970s and
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Djoharian Collection Exclusive Pure Silk Hereke Original Turkish Rug Signed 5x3
$6,002
W 37.41 in L 61.03 in
Djoharian Collection Exclusive Pure Silk Hereke Original Turkish Rug Signed 5x3
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Very fine Turkish pure silk Hereke rug from the famous town of finest carpets. Hereke silk carpet
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Materials
Silk
Signed Hereke Silk Carpet - Mid 20th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare mid 20th century Turkish Hereke silk carpet is a breathtaking display of technical
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Silk
Turkish Hereke Silk & Metal Signed Rug, Garden of Paradise, 21st Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a silk and metal threaded Turkish Hereke rug woven in Turkey during the beginning of the
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Extremely Fine Antique Turkish Silk Hereke Rug Signed by the Master Weaver
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Extremely Fine Antique Turkish Silk Hereke Rug Signed by the Master Weaver
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Extremely Fine Antique Turkish Silk Hereke Rug Signed by the Master Weaver 2'6'' x 4'1''. This
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Turkish Signed Hereke Ivory Background Color Silk Extra Fine Rug, XXI Century
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Turkish Signed Hereke Ivory Background Color Silk Extra Fine Rug, XXI Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is an extremely fine silk Hereke rug woven in Turkey during the beginning of the 21st century
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Chinese Hereke Silk Signed “Yasamin” Extra Fine Rug, XXI Century
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W 49.22 in L 73.63 in
Chinese Hereke Silk Signed “Yasamin” Extra Fine Rug, XXI Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a Chinese Hereke silk rug woven during the 21st century that contains a signature that says
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Vintage Silk Hereke Fine 100% Silk High Quality Museum Signed Rug 7x10 209x297cm
$27,600
W 82.29 in L 116.93 in
Vintage Silk Hereke Fine 100% Silk High Quality Museum Signed Rug 7x10 209x297cm
Located in New York, NY
Museum Quality Vintage Silk Hereke Fine 100% Silk High Quality Silk Hereke Signed 6'10" x 9'9
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Turkish Hereke Silk & Metal Signed Rug with an All-Over Design, XXI Century
$10,804
W 40.56 in L 47.25 in
Turkish Hereke Silk & Metal Signed Rug with an All-Over Design, XXI Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a silk and metal threaded Hereke rug woven in Turkey during the beginning of the 21st
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Materials
Silk
Impressive Ozipek silk carpet/tapestry Hereke signed, 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive Ozipek silk carpet/tapestry Hereke signed, 20th Century This hand-knotted Hereke rug is
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Silk
Royal Ozipek silk carpet/tapestry Hereke signed, 20th Century. blue
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal Ozipek silk carpet/tapestry Hereke signed, 20th Century This hand-knotted Hereke rug is a
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The Garden of Paradise: A Signed Turkish Silk Hereke Tree of Life Masterpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
79321 Signed Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 02'02 x 03'03. In the grand tradition of Ottoman
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Pure Silk Hereke Ozipek Turkish Rug Signed
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
signed Hereke silk rug by Ozipek is not merely a decorative piece but a testament to imperial textile
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Hereke Silk Rug with Islamic Calligraphy Signed by Hereke Ozbek
Located in London, GB
Hereke silk rug with Islamic calligraphy signed by Hereke Ozbek, Turkish. Measure: 150cm x 103cm.
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Silk
Hereke Silk Rug
Located in RÉDING, FR
"Hereke silk prayer rug" Hereke silk prayer rug, Turkey, mid-20th century, signed. Hereke rugs
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20th Century Turkish Rug, Hereke Silk Signed, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
20th century Turkish rug, Hereke silk signed, extra fine quality, Turkey, circa 1970 Signed on top
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Vintage 1970s Turkish Turkish Rugs
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Silk
Small Héréké Silk Rug
Located in RÉDING, FR
Héréké Silk prayer rug. Turkey, mid-20th century. Signed Hereke rugs are rugs only produced in
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20th Century Signed Rug in Silk - Hereke, Turkey, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Rug in silk very fine quality and signed late 20th century from Turkey.
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Hand-Knotted Silk Hereke Prayer Rug with Floral Motif, Signed from Turkey
Unavailable
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Hand-Knotted Silk Hereke Prayer Rug with Floral Motif, Signed from Turkey
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Hand-knotted Silk Hereke Prayer rug with floral motif, signed from Turkey. Excellent condition as
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Silk
20th Century Turkish Carpet Hereke Silk and Gold Thread Signed
Located in Paris, FR
Turkish carpet Hereke silk signed very fine quality, circa 1980.
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Vintage 1980s Turkish Rugs
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Silk
Signed All-Silk Turkish Hereke 'Flowers of the Seven Mountains'
Located in Edinburgh, GB
“Flowers of the Seven Mountains” This is a classical patterns in Hereke carpets as they were used
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Vintage 1980s Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Mid-20th Century Turkish Hereke Ivory and Gold, Silk, 1950 Signed
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a spectacular example of a signed silk Turkish Hereke with around 900 knots per square inch
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Late 20th Century Turkish Hereke Ivory and Rust, Silk, Scatter Size 1980 Signed
Unavailable
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Late 20th Century Turkish Hereke Ivory and Rust, Silk, Scatter Size 1980 Signed
Located in Williamsburg, VA
also silk. The rug is 3-4 x 4-8 from circa 1980. It is signed 'Hereke' at one end.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
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Authentic Turkish Scenery Silk Hereke Rug Framed Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
and silk foundation. The size of the frame is 24.5 inch by 30.3 inches. The rug has signed of Hereke
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Late 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
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Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Rug 3.3' x 4.8' 1980s - 1D152
Located in Bordeaux, FR
palette, this signed Hereke rug is a true collector's item and an elegant addition to any space. Features
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Vintage 1980s Persian Rugs
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Ozipek silk carpet/tapestry Hereke signed, 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive Ozipek silk carpet/tapestry Hereke signed, 20th Century This hand-knotted Hereke rug is
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Early 20th Century Signed Turkish Hereke 'Özel Hereke'
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Beautiful hand-knotted silk on silk and silver brocade Turkish Hereke signed (ÖZEL Hereke
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Signed Silk Hereke Ozipek
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This is a stunningl small hand-knotted Turkish Hereke Özipek rug in all natural Bergama silk aged
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Signed Silk Hereke Özipek
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This is a stunning small hand-knotted Turkish Hereke Özipek rug in all natural Bergama silk aged
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Signed 20th Century All-Silk Hereke Wall Rug with Inscriptions
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This is a stunningly colorful small hand-knotted Turkish Hereke rug in all natural Bergama silk
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Vintage Late 20th Century Signed Turkish Hereke Rug
Located in Edinburgh, GB
niche. It was handwoven by the Duruder family company in Gulf of Izmir. Hereke carpets are considered
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1990s Turkish Turkish Rugs
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Wool
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Finding the Right Turkish-rugs for You
Antique and vintage Turkish rugs, with their ruby reds and misted blues, their entwined botanical designs and rhythmic geometries, are as beloved today as they were in the 13th century, when the Turks of the Seljuk Empire began weaving these vibrant carpets in Anatolia.
A Turkish rug is simply one made in Turkey or the former Ottoman empire, employing the region’s unique traditional methods and weaves. Varieties range from flat-woven kilims to lush knotted rugs, known as hali, many of which are created with Ghiordes, or Turkish, knots. Whereas in other knots, the weft (crosswise) yarn is wrapped around one warp (lengthwise) yarn, in Ghiordes knots, it is wrapped around two, imparting lushness and durability. In addition to knotting techniques, Turkish rugs differ in their motifs — naturalistic or stylized, geometric or figurative — which often reflect the region where they were made.
The main types of Turkish rugs, as Milan-based carpet dealer Alfredo Levi explains it, are kilim, typified by a plain slit-tapestry weave, which leaves a gap, or slit, between sections woven with different yarns in different colors; sumak, made with weft wrapping, for a sturdier flat-woven carpet; and cicim, which he describes as “a type of sumak with extra brocade techniques typical of the tribes and villages of central Anatolia.
Within each type, there are various regional styles. Among these are Bergama carpets, characterized by bright reds and strong medallions; thick-piled Tulu rugs; and Konya rugs, which Marco Polo is said to have called “the most beautiful in the world.” With their strong tribal motifs and hot-red wefts of especially luxurious wool, Konya carpets are especially prized by collectors.
Also treasured are Oushak (or Ushak) rugs, with their complex, intricate designs and warm earth tones of saffron, cinnamon, blue, ivory and gold; and Hereke carpets, originally created exclusively for Ottoman sultans, using the finest silk. For Jason Nazmiyal, of New York carpet dealer Nazmiyal Antique Rugs, “a good Turkish rug is when the colors are harmonious.” This is true of both modern and antique Turkish rugs, but the hues have changed over the centuries, thanks to both technology and changes in culture and taste.
Patterns, too, have evolved. Although many weavers continue to produce traditional designs, others reinterpret their cultural heritage in contemporary terms, with bolder ornamentation and more geometric motifs. Contemporary Turkish rugs also are seldom made by hand and often incorporate synthetics into the weave, for cost-effectiveness and a durability suited to 21st-century life.
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