Antique Hereke Turkish Rug, 110 × 68 cm, Silk

Overview

Hand-knotted in Turkey: a Hereke of 110 × 68 cm. The covered area is about 0.75 m² (3.6' × 2.2').

What it is made of

Stated material: silk, silk warp. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 4 mm. Weight is given as approx. 2 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. At this size it works as an entryway mat or a bedside rug.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is multicolour. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Period

Stated age: antique. As an antique piece, condition should be judged against its age.