Hereke - Carpet - 64 cm - 41 cm

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Turkish Hereke silk-on-silk wall rug, dating from circa 1940–1950, measuring 64 × 41 cm, in very good condition and professionally cleaned.

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We present an antique Hereke Turkish rug, created approximately between 1940 and 1950, finely hand-knotted in silk on silk (warp, weft, and pile in silk).

The rug features an elegant Mihrab design, traditionally associated with prayer rugs, with a refined floral composition and a soft, balanced color palette, characteristic of Hereke productions from the mid-20th century.
• Origin: Turkey – Hereke
• Period: approx. 1940–1950
• Design: Mihrab
• Material: Silk on silk
• Dimensions: 65 × 40 cm
• Density: approx. 640,000 knots per m²
• Technique: Hand-knotted
• Condition: Excellent

The rug has been used solely as wall decoration, kept in a clean, protected environment, with no wear, damage, or restorations, maintaining the pile, colors, and structure in perfect condition.

A high-quality decorative piece, ideal for both collectors and stylish interior decoration, representative of the Hereke silk craftsmanship tradition.

We present an antique Hereke Turkish rug, created approximately between 1940 and 1950, finely hand-knotted in silk on silk (warp, weft, and pile in silk).

The rug features an elegant Mihrab design, traditionally associated with prayer rugs, with a refined floral composition and a soft, balanced color palette, characteristic of Hereke productions from the mid-20th century.
• Origin: Turkey – Hereke
• Period: approx. 1940–1950
• Design: Mihrab
• Material: Silk on silk
• Dimensions: 65 × 40 cm
• Density: approx. 640,000 knots per m²
• Technique: Hand-knotted
• Condition: Excellent

The rug has been used solely as wall decoration, kept in a clean, protected environment, with no wear, damage, or restorations, maintaining the pile, colors, and structure in perfect condition.

A high-quality decorative piece, ideal for both collectors and stylish interior decoration, representative of the Hereke silk craftsmanship tradition.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Model
Hereke
Length
64 cm
Width
41 cm
Material
Silk on silk
Country of origin
Türkiye
Condition
In very good condition
Professionally cleaned
Yes
Manufacturing period
Mid 20th century
Weight
1 kg
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Objects sold
77.78%
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