Fine Turkish Hereke Silk Rug 37x55 cm Vintage Ivory Floral Medallion 2540

Fine Turkish Hereke Silk on Silk Rug 

Central Medallion & Floral Sprays — 37 x 55 cm (1'3" x 1'10")

A particularly fine example of Turkish Hereke silk on silk weaving. The ivory field is filled with large, naturalistic floral and leaf sprays — bold palmettes, amber-gold foliage and teal accents — framing a deep crimson central medallion with a delicate sky-blue cross motif at its heart. The classic Hereke corner pieces mirror the medallion with perfect symmetry, and the rich burgundy border carries a continuous floral vine of great refinement.

The close-up images reveal the exceptional knot density characteristic of the best Hereke production — the design edges are razor-sharp, and the silk pile has a beautiful lustre that shifts with the light.

Key Details:

• Origin: Turkish — Hereke
• Material: Silk pile on silk foundation
• Design: Central medallion with large floral field sprays; classical court-style layout
• Colours: Ivory field, deep crimson border & medallion, olive green, amber gold, teal/sky blue, navy
• Selvedge: Olive/gold silk overcast edge — a hallmark of quality Hereke finishing
• Fringe: Twisted silk fringe, both ends
• Size: 37 x 55 cm (approx. 1'3" x 1'10")
• Condition: Excellent — pile full and lustrous, colours vivid and unfaded
• Stock No.: 2540

At this size and quality, this piece is best appreciated as a wall hanging or framed textile. The combination of an ivory ground, jewel-bright palette and the intricate classical design make it a standout collector's piece. Hereke rugs of this fineness are among the most prestigious textiles produced in the Islamic world.

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