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Hereke silk rug from Turkey, a silk-on-silk table runner/wall hanging, hand-knotted with 1,000,000 knots per m² and measuring about 71 × 48 cm.
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Echter Hereke Silk Rug – Table Runner / Wall Hanging – Silk on Silk – 1,000,000 knots/m² – with certificate (1996)
This exceptionally fine Hereke silk rug originates from the Istanbul region and was entirely hand-knotted. The piece is a classic silk-on-silk rug, woven from 100% pure silk in pile, warp, and weft. The extremely high knot density of 10 × 10 knots per cm² (equivalent to 1,000,000 knots/m²) confirms the outstanding precision of the weaving.
The rug was purchased on August 16, 1996 in the carpet house of the Hotel Defne Star in Side (Turkey) and has an original certificate confirming origin, material, and handwork.
The piece has been used solely for decoration: it lay loosely on a cabinet in a sun-free area, never stepped on, never hung, and was regularly gently cleaned with a lint roller. As a result, it is in top condition, with no fading or damage.
State note:
On both sides, the silk fringes are lightly yellowed to about 10 cm. This happened because the runner lay a little piece behind the cabinet. The discoloration concerns only the fringes, not the body of the rug, and is typical for older silk.
Technical data:
Origin: Istanbul region, Turkey
Material: 100% Silk (pile, warp, weft)
Knotting: Hand-knotted
Knot density: 10 × 10 knots/cm² = 1,000,000 knots/m²
Dimensions: approx. 71 cm × 48 cm
Type: Table runner / wall hanging
Age: Purchase date 16.08.1996
Condition: Top condition, minimal age-related yellowing of the fringes
Certificate: Original available
Purchase price 1996: 1,200 DM
Special features:
Very fine silk quality with intense shine
Extremely high knot density → collector’s quality
Classic Hereke design from Istanbul
Perfectly preserved knotting and colors
Certificate confirms authenticity and origin
Age-related slight yellowing of the fringes (negligible impact on value)
Photo 1: was taken in 2019
Photos 2 - 10: were taken anew today, 11 - 13 in 2019.
Photo 3: Length with fringes 89 cm
Photo 4: Length without fringes 71 cm
Photo 5: Width 48 cm
Photo 6: Close-up of back side / knot
Photos 7 - 10: Sunlight makes the silk shine
Photo 11: Back
Photos 12 - 14: Certificate
Photo 15: was taken in 2019
Echter Hereke Silk Rug – Table Runner / Wall Hanging – Silk on Silk – 1,000,000 knots/m² – with certificate (1996)
This exceptionally fine Hereke silk rug originates from the Istanbul region and was entirely hand-knotted. The piece is a classic silk-on-silk rug, woven from 100% pure silk in pile, warp, and weft. The extremely high knot density of 10 × 10 knots per cm² (equivalent to 1,000,000 knots/m²) confirms the outstanding precision of the weaving.
The rug was purchased on August 16, 1996 in the carpet house of the Hotel Defne Star in Side (Turkey) and has an original certificate confirming origin, material, and handwork.
The piece has been used solely for decoration: it lay loosely on a cabinet in a sun-free area, never stepped on, never hung, and was regularly gently cleaned with a lint roller. As a result, it is in top condition, with no fading or damage.
State note:
On both sides, the silk fringes are lightly yellowed to about 10 cm. This happened because the runner lay a little piece behind the cabinet. The discoloration concerns only the fringes, not the body of the rug, and is typical for older silk.
Technical data:
Origin: Istanbul region, Turkey
Material: 100% Silk (pile, warp, weft)
Knotting: Hand-knotted
Knot density: 10 × 10 knots/cm² = 1,000,000 knots/m²
Dimensions: approx. 71 cm × 48 cm
Type: Table runner / wall hanging
Age: Purchase date 16.08.1996
Condition: Top condition, minimal age-related yellowing of the fringes
Certificate: Original available
Purchase price 1996: 1,200 DM
Special features:
Very fine silk quality with intense shine
Extremely high knot density → collector’s quality
Classic Hereke design from Istanbul
Perfectly preserved knotting and colors
Certificate confirms authenticity and origin
Age-related slight yellowing of the fringes (negligible impact on value)
Photo 1: was taken in 2019
Photos 2 - 10: were taken anew today, 11 - 13 in 2019.
Photo 3: Length with fringes 89 cm
Photo 4: Length without fringes 71 cm
Photo 5: Width 48 cm
Photo 6: Close-up of back side / knot
Photos 7 - 10: Sunlight makes the silk shine
Photo 11: Back
Photos 12 - 14: Certificate
Photo 15: was taken in 2019
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Region Istanbul
Number of objects
1
Colour
Multicolour
Length
71 cm
Width
48 cm
Material
Silk on silk
Country of origin
Türkiye
Condition
In very good condition
Professionally cleaned
No
Manufacturing period
Late 20th century
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