Hereke carpets are Turkish handmade carpets produced and sold in Hereke, a coastal town in Turkey. Hereke rugs are famous for their elaborate and detailed designs. The patterns often include floral motifs, medallions, and intricate borders. The craftsmanship reflects the skill and artistry of the weavers. Antique Hereke rugs commonly feature a rich and vibrant color palette. Colors may include deep reds, blues, greens, ivory, and gold, among others. Hereke rugs have a history of being produced for the Ottoman Imperial Court. They were made as special commissions for sultans and high-ranking officials, contributing to their reputation for luxury and quality.
Featuring vibrant colors, Silk Hereke rugs are renowned for their extraordinary detail, sheen, and suppleness, sometimes featuring knot counts exceeding 1,000 knots per square inch. Hereke carpets are Turkish handmade carpets produced and sold in Hereke, a coastal town in Turkey. Hereke rugs are famous for their elaborate and detailed designs. The patterns often include floral motifs, medallions, and intricate borders. The craftsmanship reflects the skill and artistry of the weavers. Antique Hereke rugs commonly feature a rich and vibrant color palette. Colors may include deep reds, blues, greens, ivory, and gold, among others. Hereke rugs have a history of being produced for the Ottoman Imperial Court. They were made as special commissions for sultans and high-ranking officials, contributing to their reputation for luxury and quality. Hereke rugs are renowned for their extraordinary craftsmanship. Skilled artisans in Hereke employ traditional weaving techniques, including Turkish double knots, to create rugs with intricate designs and high knot densities. The level of detail and precision in the craftsmanship is highly valued. When purchasing Hereke rugs, buyers often consider factors such as age, condition, design intricacy, and provenance to ensure they are acquiring a high-quality and authentic piece. Overall, the appeal of Hereke rugs lies in their combination of history, craftsmanship, and aesthetic beauty.
Rugs & More of Santa Barbara provides California and the West Coast with the most comprehensive collection of new and antique oriental rugs, modern carpets and contemporary floor covering. Furthermore, For three generations, Rugs & More has become the most trusted and reliable source for rugs and floor coverings for home decor.
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Shapes: we carry all shapes and sizes. Round, Square, Rectangular, Oval, and Custom Sizes. Furthermore, We offer the following Services at Rugs and More: Stain Removal; Rug Washing; Rug Repair and Restoration; Surging; Binding; Re-sizing; Rug Appraisals; and Rug Installation.
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Finest vintage silk hereke is hand made of natural wool and silk. As well as organic dyes.
size: 10’1 x 14’6
Vintage Hereke hand knotted with wool and silk. As well as made with organic dyes.
3×4’1
This Finest Silk Hereke Carpet is very unique with it’s very fine details and weaving patterns. Hereke carpets are woven in a coastal town in Turkey, and are made predominately of silk, wool and cotton- even sometimes gold or silver threads. In 1841, Sultan Abdulmecid l gathered all the best artisans and weavers in Hereke and began manufacturing his own high quality collection of carpets all with unique patterns and colors. Ottoman Sultans used to give carpets like this Hereke as gifts to visiting royalty. Today, Hereke carpets are typically large in size with very distinctive and clear patterns due to the fineness of the wool and silk. This traditional fine carpet is so unique with it’s intricate designs and color palette. The extremely fine threads are so closely knotted together that it would take a skilled weaver years to complete.
9’1 x 12’1
This Fine Silk Hereke Carpet is very unique with it’s very fine details and weaving patterns. Hereke carpets are woven in a coastal town in Turkey, and are made predominately of silk, wool and cotton- sometimes with gold or silver threads. In 1841, Sultan Abdulmecid l gathered the best artisans and weavers in Hereke and began manufacturing his own high quality collection of carpets all with unique patterns and colors. Ottoman Sultans used to give carpets like this Hereke as gifts to visiting royalty. Today, Hereke carpets are typically large in size with very distinctive and clear patterns due to the fineness of the wool and silk. This traditional fine carpet is so unique with it’s intricate designs and color palette. The extremely fine threads are so closely knotted together that it would take a skilled weaver years to complete.
3×5’2
