12 x 12 Quality Signed Hereke Silk Rug

Period: Mid 20th Century
Origin: Hereke, Turkey
Dimensions: 102 x 152 cm
Quality: 12 x 12

This rare mid 20th century Turkish Hereke silk rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a centralized midnight indigo lobed medallion populated with delicate floral sprays and scrolling vines anchored within a vibrant madder red field. This structural balance between the luminous primary medallion and the surrounding ivory corner spandrels reflects the pinnacle of the Hereke workshop tradition. Silk rugs of this caliber are world renowned for their technical complexity specifically the use of high quality 12×12 knot density which allows for extraordinary detail in the rendering of classical Ottoman court motifs.

The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary madder red field that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of midnight indigo ivory and soft gold. 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 midnight indigo primary border decorated with a rhythmic sequence of reciprocating floral rosettes and stylized palmettes creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior silk quality and the distinctive technical finesse of the weavers.

A defining feature of this masterpiece is the calligraphic signature cartouche located at the top edge of the rug 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 curvilinear outlines specifically the minute details of the floral vines and the precisely executed guard borders 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: 6337

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