Signed Hereke Silk Rug

Period: Mid 20th Century
Origin: Hereke, Turkey
Dimensions: 64 x 68 cm

This rare mid 20th century Turkish Hereke silk pictorial rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic figurative composition featuring an expansive Ottoman narrative scene anchored within a luminous ivory silk field. This structural balance between the dynamic vignettes—depicting noble figures in pavilions, hunters on horseback, and wild animals near a winding river—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 architectural and naturalistic details such as the flowing water, delicate blossoms, and expressive human forms.

The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary ivory ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of turquoise blue, rose madder, and golden ochre. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the use of premium silk fibers over 70 years ago exhibit a subtle luminous sheen and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest mid century Istanbul region productions. The inclusion of a slender turquoise primary border 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 double calligraphic signature, featuring a prominent cartouche at the bottom center and a secondary seal in the upper left corner, 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 details of the figures’ garments and the precisely rendered flora, 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: 3010

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