10 x 10 Quality Signed Hereke Silk Rug

Period: Mid 20th Century
Origin: Hereke
Dimensions: 108 x 170 cm
Quality: 10 x 10

This rare mid 20th century signed Hereke silk rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a monumental lobed central medallion anchored within a luminous ivory field. This structural balance between the intricate “islimi” scrolling vines, dense floral florets, and the wide multi-layered borders reflects the pinnacle of the Turkish imperial weaving tradition. Textiles of this era from Hereke are world-renowned for their extraordinary graphic intensity and a sophisticated courtly vocabulary that represents a distinct artistic language developed over centuries of Ottoman heritage.

The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary ivory ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high-contrast shifts of soft rose, sage green, and delicate sapphire blue. These rich and enduring tones, achieved through the expert application of dyes on pure silk, exhibit a chromatic strength and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest mid 20th century urban productions. The inclusion of a sophisticated primary border containing a rhythmic sequence of floral cartouches and palmettes, along with the prestigious weaver’s signature in the upper guard band, creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior material quality and technical finesse.

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium 100% natural silk with a characteristically supple handle and an exceptional knot density. The clarity of the decorative outlines, specifically the minute tendrils within the central medallion and the precisely rendered symmetry of the floral guard bands, distinguishes this masterpiece as an authentic mid 20th century Hereke silk rug. Ultimately, this piece represents a peak in both technical endurance and decorative majesty for global collectors of fine signed silk carpets.

Stock No: 5294

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