Signed Hereke Silk İpek

Period: Mid 20th Century
Origin: Hereke, Turkey
Dimensions: 110 x 165 cm

This mid 20th century Hereke silk rug is a masterpiece of the prestigious weaving tradition from the coastal town of Hereke, Turkey. Renowned for supplying the Ottoman courts, Hereke workshops produced some of the world’s finest silk textiles, characterized by incredible knot density and pictorial complexity.

The composition features a mesmerizing “Garden of Paradise” scene, filled with multiple “Tree of Life” motifs that stretch across a soft, luminous silver grey field. Each tree is teeming with a variety of exotic birds—including peacocks, pheasants, and songbirds—rendered with astonishing naturalistic detail. The trees are interlaced with blossoming flowers and delicate floral sprays, creating a lush, multi layered landscape. The palette is exceptionally refined, utilizing soft pastel tones of rose pink, sage green, and golden ochre that harmonize perfectly with the silk’s natural luster.

Framing this intricate botanical scene is a wide, majestic border on a warm golden tan ground. The border is decorated with a rhythmic succession of large floral cartouches and scrolling vines, mirrored by several narrow guard stripes with miniature floral repeats. This rug exemplifies the technical perfection and artistic sophistication that make mid 20th century Hereke silk weavings highly coveted by collectors and connoisseurs of fine art textiles.

Stock No: 6260

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