Signed Hereke Silk Rug

Period: Mid 20th Century
Origin: Hereke
Dimensions: 135 x 185 cm

This rare mid 20th century Turkish signed Hereke silk rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring an allover repeat pattern of delicate lobed medallions and scrolling vines anchored within a luminous steel blue field. This structural balance between the intricate ivory and coral botanical motifs and the surrounding field of flowering palmettes 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 fluid arabesques and interlacing floral sprays.

The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary steel blue ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of madder red ivory and soft coral. 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 sophisticated madder red primary border containing a rhythmic sequence of reciprocating ivory 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 woven signature located within the border system 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 botanical blossoms and the precisely rendered symmetry of the repeating medallions 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: 6497

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