Hereke Rug In Natural Silk

The coastal town of Hereke is located near Istanbul, on the northern edge of the Gulf of Izmit. Hereke has been a major center for weaving since 1843, when Ottoman Emperor Abdülmecid established the Imperial Hereke Factory. Originally, carpets were made exclusively for the aristocracy of the Ottoman Empire, and offered when visiting rulers in royal palaces. It was not until 1890 that rugs were marketed to the general public. Today, Hereke rugs are particularly coveted by collectors. Hereke rugs, representing the pinnacle of the Turkish weaving tradition, are among the finest hand-knotted Turkish rugs. These carpets are double knotted with the technique of the Turkish knot (or symmetrical knot), either with a warp and a silk pile, or with wool and cotton. Only the best raw materials, such as silk originating from the city of Bursa, are used in the manufacture of Hereke rugs. The designs of Hereke rugs draw their inspiration from traditional Turkish and Persian curvilinear patterns. this one features representations of birds, flowers and the tree of life.