Signed Hereke Silk Rug

Period: Mid 20th Century
Origin: Hereke
Dimensions: 86 x 136 cm

This rare mid 20th century Turkish Hereke silk rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a centralized multi layered lobed medallion anchored within a luminous golden ochre field. This structural balance between the intricate sage green and coral medallion and the surrounding field of scrolling vines and delicate botanical rosettes reflects the pinnacle of the Hereke artistic tradition. Silk rugs of this caliber are world renowned for their extraordinary technical precision which allows for the painterly execution of complex curvilinear details and naturalistic forms such as the flowing floral sprays and serrated leaf patterns.

The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary golden ochre ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of forest green coral rose and soft sky blue. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the use of premium silk fibers over 70 years ago exhibit a luminous sheen and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest mid century Istanbul region productions. The inclusion of a wide sage green primary border decorated with a rhythmic sequence of reciprocating botanical palmettes 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 in the bottom center within the outer 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 internal details of the floral blossoms and the precisely rendered symmetry of the corner spandrels 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.

Stock No: 1109

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