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Antique Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century
Antique Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century
Antique Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century
Antique Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century
Antique Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century
Antique Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century
Antique Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century
Antique Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century
Antique Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century
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Antique Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

$5,000
£3,774.87
€4,418.22
CA$7,105
A$7,226.46
CHF 4,132.21
MX$87,409.97
NOK 48,415.74
SEK 48,404.12
DKK 33,028.72

About the Item

This rare mid 20th century Turkish Hereke silk prayer rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic pictorial composition featuring a vibrant “Tree of Life” motif populated with colorful exotic birds and blossoming pomegranates anchored within a luminous ivory field. This structural balance between the reaching botanical branches and the elegant mihrab arch decorated with a hanging mosque lamp reflects the pinnacle of the Hereke workshop tradition. Silk rugs of this caliber are world renowned for their extraordinary knot density which allows for the painterly execution of complex naturalistic themes and delicate curvilinear vines. The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary ivory ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of midnight indigo rose madder and turquoise blue. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the use of premium silk fibers over 70 years ago exhibit a metallic luster and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest mid century Istanbul region productions. The inclusion of a wide midnight indigo primary border decorated with a rhythmic sequence of reciprocating floral cartouches creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior silk quality and the technical finesse of the weavers. A defining feature of this masterpiece is the calligraphic signature cartouche located at the center of the bottom guard border which definitively identifies the piece as an authentic product of the prestigious Hereke looms. Structural analysis indicates the use of 100 percent natural silk with a characteristically ultra fine knotting technique and a supple paper thin handle. The exceptional clarity of the decorative outlines specifically the minute plumage of the birds and the precisely rendered pomegranate seeds distinguishes this piece as a premier example of Turkish textile art. Ultimately this rug represents a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global silk collectors.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 31.89 in (81 cm)Length: 49.61 in (126 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silk,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
    Turkey
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950's
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Sultanahmet, TR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7849249658572

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