Hereke - Carpet - 122 cm - 77 cm

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Sino-Hereke silk rug from China, 122 cm by 77 cm, made of 100% silk, dating to the mid-20th century, in very good condition.

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Exclusive, extremely fine Sino-Hereke silk carpet. Both the warp and the pile consist of 100% pure, high-quality natural silk. The rug is in excellent condition, very well cared for, edges and fringes are absolutely intact.

An absolute masterpiece for connoisseurs and collectors due to its extreme knot density.

Highlights:
- Knot density: exactly 11 x 11 knots per cm² (verifiable with the measuring tape in the photos).
- Density per m²: approx. 1,210,000 knots/m² (extreme master craftsmanship).
- Total number of knots: Over 1.13 million hand-knotted knots across the entire surface.

Data:
- Dimensions: 122 cm x 77 cm
- Material: 100% pure silk (warp & pile)
- Motif: Fine floral pattern with birds on a light background with a delicate border.

Exclusive, extremely fine Sino-Hereke silk carpet. Both the warp and the pile consist of 100% pure, high-quality natural silk. The rug is in excellent condition, very well cared for, edges and fringes are absolutely intact.

An absolute masterpiece for connoisseurs and collectors due to its extreme knot density.

Highlights:
- Knot density: exactly 11 x 11 knots per cm² (verifiable with the measuring tape in the photos).
- Density per m²: approx. 1,210,000 knots/m² (extreme master craftsmanship).
- Total number of knots: Over 1.13 million hand-knotted knots across the entire surface.

Data:
- Dimensions: 122 cm x 77 cm
- Material: 100% pure silk (warp & pile)
- Motif: Fine floral pattern with birds on a light background with a delicate border.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model
Hereke
Length
122 cm
Width
77 cm
Material
Silk on silk
Country of origin
China
Condition
In very good condition
Professionally cleaned
No
Manufacturing period
Mid 20th century
Weight
3 g
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