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78516 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 01'04 x 02'00. Woven with masterful delicacy in the storied town of Hereke, this hand-knotted vintage Turkish silk rug captures the elegance and splendor of Ottoman court artistry. Its shimmering surface, rich with time-softened luster, reflects the precision and refinement that made Hereke weavings the pride of sultans. At the heart of this exquisite textile lies a medallion of soft green and rose, symmetrically poised within a golden field that unfurls like gilded filigree—each vine and blossom meticulously articulated in silk thread, whispering centuries of tradition.
Surrounding the central medallion, the field transitions into a latticework of crimson lozenges and stylized palmettes, each motif rendered with a jeweler’s attention to detail. The contrast between the ornate maroon and the glowing saffron field creates a mesmerizing depth, drawing the eye inward toward a harmonious axis of symmetry and sacred geometry. The floral elements speak in the visual language of paradise gardens, evoking divine beauty and eternal spring—an homage to the Islamic ideal of Jannah.
The border, both guardian and frame, encircles the composition with rhythmic floral bands of indigo, pink, and cream. A meandering vine scroll blossoms with stylized lotus and rosettes, each petal outlined in precision, adding structure and musical cadence to the visual symphony. These intricate borders do more than decorate—they narrate. They contain the inner garden like a sacred manuscript’s gilded margin, elevating the entire Hereke rug into a devotional object, a silent poem written in silk.
Though delicate in form, this vintage Hereke silk rug embodies enduring artistry and reverence. It is more than a carpet—it is a woven heirloom of empire, a testament to the golden age of Turkish weaving. Whether displayed upon a wall or resting softly underfoot, it brings with it the grace of Ottoman refinement, a whisper of imperial splendor, and the enduring allure of beauty shaped by hand and time.
Gold tag. Hereke inscription.
Abrash.
Hand knotted silk on silk.
Made in Turkey.
Measures: 01'04 x 02'00.
Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Length: 24 in (60.96 cm)
- Style:Aesthetic Movement (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Silk,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960-1969
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 78516 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 01'04 x 02'001stDibs: LU942933859932
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