Hello Tammy, Thank you for choosing Mearto for your online appraisal. Based on the images and information you provided, this item is: A Hereke silk rug, 20th century. The Silk the Flower of this Hereke allows the colors of the pattern to shine in different shades, depending on the light. This exquisite tradition found its patron in the illustrious Sultan Abd-ul-Medjid, during his reign from 1839 to 1861. In the year 1844, he imported the artistry of Hereke to Cairo's courtly circles. These Hereke silk carpets, painstakingly crafted by hand, stand among the world's most opulent floor coverings, boasting an astonishing knot density of up to 6 million knots per square meter. Remarkably, the intricate patterns on the reverse side are as clear as those on the front. These venerable Turkish carpets consistently command prestigious awards in renowned art auction houses. Distinguished motifs gracing Hereke Carpets encompass a bouquet of flowers, gracefully branching leaves, and charming avian depictions, as well as symbols such as the Tree of Life and the revered Mehrab or Mihrab Patterns – intricate prayer niches accompanied by glowing oil lamps. Furthermore, alongside these traditional motifs, Hereke silk carpets exhibit contemporary designs, adapted to suit modern sensibilities. The color palette of Hereke silk carpets evokes a deep and mysterious indigo, a resplendent crimson, a vivid emerald, a brilliant sunlit yellow, and a spectrum of natural hues, spanning the full range of earthy tones. Good condition overall
