Turkey Hereke Silk Cr 1960 Rug - 1.55 x 1.07 classic

Turkey Hereke Silk Cr 1960 Rug - 1.55 x 1.07 classicRug weaving started in Turkey since 13th century with the arrival of the Seljuks , who were nomadic tribes from central Asia. In Ottoman Turkey, weaving patterns and techniques changed in the early sixteenth century after conquests in Persia and Egypt. Anatolia had been known for carpets with stylized animal and geometric designs, but with these new cultural contacts, carpets designed around a central medallion and with flowing saz style vegetation

the most common motif

all over repeating pattern rugs and Mahi/Herati rugs

and are very suitable for hallways and dining-rooms

The carpet is made from silk and comes form the city of Qum

wefts can be either cotton or wool

A truly magnificent wool carpet from the city of Tabriz  the colours are relaxed

The natural style

If you change your mind

bordered by guardstripes of geometric patterns

in the center there is a large right-angled medallion with large marked corner sections

The main border also contains magnificent boteh patterns together with an abundance of other floral motifs

The remarkable carpet is a wonderful depiction of the tree of life on a silk foundation