Early 20th Century Hereke Silk Carpet, Silk Carpet, Antique Silk Rug

Antique Silk Hereke Rug from the Early 20th Century – The Texture of Elegance This unique antique Hereke rug dates back to the early 20th century and is a unique work of art with it...

20th Century Kayseri Silk Carpet - Vintage Turkish Silk Carpet This particular 20th century vintage silk Kayseri rug stands out with its rich colo...

This gorgeous 20th century vintage silk Hereke rug comes from the famous weaving town of Hereke in Turkey. This hand-woven masterpiece has a rich history and unmatched quality. The d...

This gorgeous 20th century vintage silk Hereke rug comes from the famous weaving town of Hereke in Turkey. This hand-woven masterpiece has a rich history and unmatched quality. The d...

Very fine Turkish pure silk Hereke rug from the famous town of finest carpets. Hereke silk carpet / rug Turkey  3.0 x 2.2 ft 91 x 65 cm Rare fine...

This is an example of handmade carpet finely hand-knotted vintage rugs from Central Anatolia with a Classic all-over floral rug design of small patterns. The high-quality wool pile on a strong silk foundation and excellent original condition let this deep purple rug...

This is an example of handmade carpet finely hand knotted vintage rugs from Central Anatolia with a Classic all-over floral rug design of small patterns. The high-quality wool pile on a strong silk foundation and excellent original condition let this deep purple rug...

The handmade carpet manufacturing of these masterpieces luxury rugs began late the 19th century. This oriental rug was woven in Asian Anatolia, Turkey in the historic city of Hereke. In the mid-19th century, Sultan Abdul Majid proclaimed Hereke to be the royal weaving village. The silk rugs were woven there were considered the finest in the world. All examples used select Borsa silk which is the finest quality carpet silk. The Sultan required that all of the silk rugs woven in Hereke had to be signed with the name Hereke. These carpets were regularly woven for the aristocracy in Europe, Asia, and The Middle East. The design of this rug is unique because it is an interpretation of the famous 17th-century Mughal carpet from India. The Mughal carpet was exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum and was illustrated in the book called Flowers Under Foot...