16 x 16 Quality Signed Hereke Silk Rug

Period: Early 20th Century
Origin: Hereke, Turkey
Dimensions: 75 x 110 cm
Quality: 16 x 16

This rare early 20th century Turkish 16 x 16 Hereke silk prayer rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic botanical composition featuring a magnificent Tree of Life motif anchored within a luminous cream mihrab field. This structural balance between the central vase overflowing with intricate floral blossoms and the surrounding elegantly arched prayer niche 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 delicate naturalistic forms such as the serrated leaves and blooming palmettes.

The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary ivory ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of coral rose sage green and soft terracotta. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the use of premium silk fibers over a century ago exhibit a luminous sheen and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest early 20th century Istanbul region productions. The inclusion of a wide coral ground primary border decorated with a rhythmic sequence of reciprocating botanical rosettes and scrolling vines 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 calligraphic signature cartouche located in the upper left corner 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 decorative outlines specifically the minute internal details of the floral blossoms and the precisely rendered architectural arch 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: 5279

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