Turkey Hereke Silk Rug - 1.24 x 0.80 Square

Turkey Hereke Silk Rug - 1.24 x 0.80 SquareRug weaving started in Turkey since 13th century with the arrival of the Seljuks , who were nomadic tribes from central Asia. In Ottoman Turkey, weaving patterns and techniques changed in the early sixteenth century after conquests in Persia and Egypt. Anatolia had been known for carpets with stylized animal and geometric designs, but with these new cultural contacts, carpets designed around a central medallion and with flowing saz style vegetation

There are old carpets in private homes

There are some newer Tabass rugs and carpets with either red

but the traditional and most typical is that of the octagonal elephant's foot (Bukhara) print

This beautiful silk carpet was made in the city of Qum

A magnificent central medallion Qum silk carpet

the Balkans and the Turkic countries

This carpet may be purchased with Peter Faeghi's highest recommendation and it is a carpet that will look wonderful in any setting

The vibrant floral patterns and energetic design make it a captivating piece

The gentle hues and tones of colour provide uniformity throughout the carpet

It looks magnificent in any setting

The colours are in harmony and the motifs most delightful

turquoise  grey and blues