Signed Hereke Silk Rug

Period: Mid 20th Century
Origin: Hereke, Turkey
Dimensions: 97 x 164 cm

This rare mid 20th century Turkish Hereke silk prayer rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a curvilinear, golden ivory mihrab (prayer niche) densely populated with a blossoming “Tree of Life” anchored within a luminous cream field. This structural balance between the ascending botanical vines which emerge from a central decorative vase and the deep sapphire blue spandrels reflects the pinnacle of the Hereke workshop tradition. Silk rugs of this caliber are world renowned for their technical complexity and their ability to translate traditional Ottoman court designs into a high luxury textile medium.

The color palette is masterfully balanced, featuring a primary ivory field that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of sapphire blue, terracotta, and soft rose. 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 sapphire ground primary border decorated with a rhythmic sequence of reciprocating floral palmettes and scrolling arabesques creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior silk quality and the distinctive technical finesse of the weavers.

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium 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 details within the flower petals and the precisely executed “cloud band” and floral guard borders definitively distinguishes this masterpiece as an authentic mid 20th century Hereke silk. Ultimately, this rug stands as a premier example of Turkish decorative art, representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global silk collectors.

Stock No: 5596

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