Herekeh Silk Rug, Turkish Rug Oriental Kayseri, Hand Made Carpet Area Rug

The handmade carpet manufacturing of these masterpieces Turkish rugs began early the 20th century. The luxury rugs from Kayseri are known for their artistry with the pile of wool or silk. Those carpets and rugs are also often manufactured with high knot density and have varied patterns, borrowed from different areas. It is also familiar with oriental rug carpets produced entirely of silk, Silk-Ghom. Gardens, medallions or figural handmade rugs with plant and animal motifs are common. This Antique gold rug has a golden yellow border and an all-over animal and floral rug...

The handmade carpet manufacturing of these masterpieces' luxury rugs began in late the 19th century. This oriental rug was woven in Asian Anatolia, Turkey in the historic city of Hereke. In the mid-19th century, Sultan Abdul Majid proclaimed Hereke to be the royal weaving village. The silk rugs woven there were considered the finest in the world. All examples used select Borsa silk which is the finest quality carpet silk. The Sultan required that all of the silk rugs woven in Hereke had to be signed with the name Hereke. These carpets were regularly woven for the aristocracy in Europe, Asia, and The Middle East. The design of this rug is unique because it is an interpretation of the famous 17th century Mughal carpet from India. The Mughal carpet was exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum and was illustrated in the book called Flowers Under Foot...

73945, Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Warm, Neutral Colors, 06'10 X 11'07. A large anchor medallion patterned with geometric stylized flowers floats on an abrashed field. Spandrels ...

74095 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 06'07 x 10'08. Like the warm embrace of twilight over Anatolia’s rolling hills, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug exudes a timeless ...