Signed Hereke Silk Carpet

Period: Mid 20th Century
Origin: Hereke, Turkey
Dimensions: 259 x 355 cm

This rare mid 20th century Turkish Hereke silk carpet is a breathtaking display of technical mastery, featuring a dense, all over “Isfahan inspired” floral composition. Anchored within a vibrant, saturated madder red field, the design showcases an intricate lattice of interlacing arabesque vines, delicate lotus palmettes, and scrolling floral sprays. This structural balance reflects the absolute pinnacle of the Hereke workshop tradition, which is globally renowned for producing the finest silk carpets in the world, often achieving a painterly level of detail that rivals imperial Ottoman court designs.

The color palette is masterfully balanced, utilizing the rich red field as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of sapphire blue, ivory, and sage green. These enduring tones, achieved through the use of premium silk threads over 70 years ago, exhibit a luminous sheen and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of mid century Hereke productions. The composition is framed by a formal, multi layered border system anchored by a primary indigo ground border, populated by a rhythmic sequence of reciprocating floral rosettes and palmettes that highlight the superior silk quality and technical finesse of the master weavers.

Structural analysis reveals the use of premium 100% natural silk with a characteristically ultra fine knot density and a supple, paper thin handle. The exceptional clarity of the curvilinear outlines specifically the minute internal petals and the precisely rendered ivory ground guard borders definitively distinguishes this piece as an authentic mid 20th century Hereke. For the global collector, this carpet stands as a premier example of Turkish textile art, representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty.

Stock No: 6291

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