Genuine Silk on Silk Hand Knotted Turkish Hereke Rug - 100% Silk - Approx. 400 KPSI - 81cm X 58cm - Authentic Signed Turkish Silk Carpet

This listing is for the photographed Authentic Hand Knotted Pure Silk Turkish Hereke Rug. This rug is made of high-quality silk, knotted by Turkish artisans in the mid-20th century. The rug features a maker's signature within the knotted design, which was a common practice among makers of Hereke rugs. It also features its original tag from the company Oba Demierel Halicik that features a reference number, the rugs size, and the materials used. Also on the rug is another tag that reads "Special Attention: Special Care, Turkish Silk", which was likely added by a cleaning company when the rug was cleaned at some point after it was made. The rug features a stunningly detailed floral mandala pattern, featuring themes that are common in Turkish Hereke rugs. There are approximately 400 knots per square inch (KPSI) within the design of this rug, adding to its luxury. The rug measures 81 centimeters by 58 centimeters, or 31.9 inches by 22.8 inches, the perfect size for a nice accent rug! Amazing luxury one-of-a-kind Turkish silk rug that would make for a lovely addition to any home! 

Hereke rugs are named after the town in Türkiye where they originated, and their origins date back to when the area was ruled by the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century. In 1843 the Ottoman Sultan Abdulmecid I commissioned the Hereke Imperial Factory in the town, which was dedicated to making luxury textiles for the Ottoman court, including intricately designed rugs. As a result of the presence of the nearby Imperial Factory, Hereke soon became the hub for high-quality rug making in the Ottoman Empire. The rugs are typically made of pure silk or a silk and wool blend, and their designs typically feature themes of nature, animals, and mandalas. Most rugs are made of over 1 million total knots, all of which have been intricately knotted by Turkish artisans. 

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Genuine Silk on Silk Hand Knotted Turkish Hereke Rug - 100% Silk - Approx. 400 KPSI - 81cm X 58cm - Authentic Signed Turkish Silk Carpet