1980s Vintage Hand Knotted Turkish Rug Hereke Carpet - 7′1″ × 9′6″

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This museum-quality Hereke carpet represents a rare pinnacle of 20th-century Turkish weaving, meticulously hand-knotted in the renowned Sümerbank workshops during … Read more This museum-quality Hereke carpet represents a rare pinnacle of 20th-century Turkish weaving, meticulously hand-knotted in the renowned Sümerbank workshops during the 1970s. Featuring an exceptionally rare sky-blue field, the rug showcases a dense, symmetrical floral composition that was once the exclusive domain of Ottoman palace decor. Its expansive scale and refined artistry make it an ideal anchor for grand living rooms, sophisticated primary suites, or executive offices seeking a touch of historical elegance.

The rug is preserved in remarkable unused vintage condition, offering the crispness of a contemporary piece with the soul and craftsmanship of a mid-century treasure. The palette and fine-knot density allow it to integrate seamlessly into a variety of high-end interiors, from Organic Modern and Transitional spaces to classic Traditional settings. This is a singular collector’s piece, reflecting nearly a year of dedicated labor by a single master weaver.

◆ Rug Details:
- Dimensions: 7'1" x 9'6" (84.6 in. x 113.8 in. / 215 cm x 289 cm)
- Materials: Wool on Cotton
- Technique: Hand-Knotted
- Period: 1970s
- Origin: Hereke, Turkiye
- Style: Traditional, Transitional
- Condition: Vintage but unused; Excellent condition; no repairs; professionally washed/cleaned, odorless; gentle outline irregularities typical of true village weaving.
- Weight: ~29 lbs (13 kg)

◆ Color Palette & Design Insight:
A tranquil and sophisticated palette defined by an icy sky-blue ground that creates an atmosphere of serenity and light.
(Primary colors: Sky Blue, Ivory)
• The field is rendered in a luminous sky blue that shifts beautifully with the pile's nap.
• Ivory and cream borders provide a crisp, clean frame for the central motifs.
• Navy blue outlines offer a sharp contrast that defines the intricate floral sprays.
• Subtle accents of dusty rose, sage green, and soft gold add a layer of botanical realism.

◆ Motifs & Symbolism:
The central field is a lush garden of floral palmettes and scrolling vines, a traditional Hereke design representing the eternal garden and spiritual abundance. Each floral cluster is rendered with botanical precision, symbolizing growth, prosperity, and the harmony of nature. The elaborate border features repeating palmette and vine motifs, signifying the continuity of life and the weaver's patience. The high-density knotting allows for the curved, fluid lines of the vine-work, a hallmark of master-level craftsmanship that distinguishes this piece from standard village rugs.

◆ Color Disclaimer & Photography:
All images shown are real photographs of the actual rug you will receive, captured by us indoors under natural daylight conditions on a clean, hygienic floor in our physical showroom using a professional camera. We’ve done our very best to present the most accurate visuals possible. (Some interior or exterior lifestyle images you may see are AI-generated for styling purposes.) Please note that colors may vary from screen to screen, and therefore the tones you see on your device might appear slightly different from the rug’s true colors.

◆ Shipping Information:
We ship all of our rugs via expedited, trackable carriers and take great care to package each item securely and carefully. Most shipments arrive in the buyer’s country within just a few days. However, please understand that customs clearance and courier delays are beyond our control, and we kindly ask for your patience should such situations occur.

◆ Customs Notice:
U.S. Buyers – Relax and Shop with Confidence: All customs duties and import taxes for U.S. shipments are fully covered by us.

◆ Heritage & Value:
Each Turkish rug or kilim is a unique masterpiece of nomadic and village art, representing centuries of Anatolian tradition. Unlike machine-made alternatives, these hand-knotted treasures are made with organic wool and natural vegetable dyes, ensuring they age beautifully. Buying a vintage Turkish rug is not just a home decor choice; it is an investment in a sustainable, eco-friendly piece of history that gains character and value over time.

◆ About Hereke Carpest (from vikipedia)
Hereke carpets are Turkish handmade carpets produced and sold in Hereke, a coastal town in Turkey. For a long time, they used to be produced only in Hereke, 60 km from Istanbul. The materials used are silk, a combination of wool and cotton, and sometimes gold or silver threads.

The Ottoman sultan Abdülmecid I founded the Hereke Imperial Manufacture in 1841 to produce all the textiles for his Dolmabahçe Palace on the Bosphorus. He gathered the best artists and carpet weavers of the Ottoman Empire in Hereke, where they began producing high-quality rugs and large carpets with unique patterns.

After completing work on the Dolmabahçe Palace, the Ottoman sultans used to give Hereke carpets as gifts to selected visiting royalty, noblemen and statesmen. It was not until 1890 that some traders in Istanbul were allowed to sell some of the pieces made at Hereke. With the end of the Ottoman Empire, the production of Hereke carpets was restricted until the middle of the 20th century, when some master-weavers in Hereke began once more to produce the carpets in continuation of the tradition of the Ottoman palace carpets.

Hereke carpets typically are very large, palace-sized carpets, and they are made with wool on cotton, camel hair on cotton, silk on cotton, as well as silk on silk, which are knotted in small sizes. The precision of their double knots (Turkish or Ghiordes knots), which allows the clear display of patterns, together with the colour combinations and the harmonious patterns, have made them highly collectible. Today, Hereke carpets and rugs are still made with the traditional patterns of the Ottoman sultan, Abdülmecid I, as well as both traditional Anatolian and contemporary figurative patterns

The Hereke carpet is woven in two ways: wool on cotton yarn and silk on silk. There are 3600 loops per dm² of wool carpets. Its quality is called 60x60. In silk carpets, there are 10.000 loops per dm². Its quality is called 100x100. This is the standard of real Hereke carpets, even though they are woven more often.

The most known and classic pattern of this carpet is "The Flower of Seven Mountains". However, there are also very beautiful patterns such as burucie and polonez. If we compare the Hereke carpet with the Persian carpets, the thousands of dollars worth of Bidjar rugs can be considered as a precedent even if not as much as hereke. However, the way of weaving, pattern and color variety, and being a hard carpet always highlight the Hereke carpet.

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