Signed Hereke Silk Rug

Period: Mid 20th Century
Origin: Hereke, Turkey
Dimensions: 60 x 92

This rare mid 20th century Antique Hereke silk rug bearing a prestigious workshop signature highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a sophisticated Mihrab prayer arch centered around a lush Tree of Life anchored within a radiant ivory field. This structural balance between the masterfully detailed botanical motifs and the architectural grace of the prayer niche reflects the pinnacle of the Turkish Hereke tradition world renowned for its aristocratic elegance and technical perfection. Rugs of this caliber are celebrated for their incredible knot density and their adherence to classical Ottoman court designs.

The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary ivory field that serves as a luminous canvas for high contrast shifts of terracotta red sage green and soft gold. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of dyes exhibit a chromatic strength and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest mid 20th century workshop productions. The inclusion of a wide gold ground primary border decorated with a rhythmic sequence of reciprocating floral rosettes and scrolling vine scrolls creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior silk quality and technical finesse of the weavers.

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium finely spun silk with an exceptionally high knot density resulting in a characteristically thin velvet like pile and a supple handle. The exceptional clarity of the botanical outlines specifically the minute internal details of the blossoming lotuses and the precisely executed inscription cartouche within the arch definitively distinguishes this masterpiece as an authentic mid 20th century Hereke. Ultimately this rug stands as a premier example of textile art representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global collectors.

Stock No: 1103

Request Information