Signed Hereke Silk Rug

Period: Mid 20th Century
Origin: Hereke
Dimensions: 62 x 90 cm

This rare mid 20th century signed Hereke silk rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a monumental multi-lobed prayer arch (mihrab) anchored within a warm camel-toned and madder red field. This structural balance between the gracefully cascading floral vines, blooming lotuses, and the intricate calligraphic cartouches within the border 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 high-contrast shifts of madder red, turquoise, soft peach, and luminous ivory. 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 elegant calligraphic inscriptions and floral palmettes, along with the prestigious weaver’s signature in the lower cartouche, 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 floral tendrils within the mihrab and the precisely rendered symmetry of the calligraphic elements, 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: 1094

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