Hereke Medallion Wool Carpet

Hereke Medallion Wool CarpetHereke Carpets are highly collectible. Production began at the behest of an Ottoman sultan, Abdulmecid I, in the 1840s. These rugs were produced in large sizes because of their intended decorative use in palaces. Often made from silk, wool, cotton, as well as with gold and silver threads, the unique patterns and high count knotting techniques of these rugs recall the antique traditions from which they derive. Turkish carpets, also referred to as

but by the early 19th century

the Moroccan rug features bold designs that differ from traditional Persian carpets

Design: Ziegler Wool Carpet

Design: Bakhshayesh Design Wool Carpet

Style: Antique Amritsar Paneled Carpet

and is an heirloom that may be passed down for generations to come

Antique British carpets are rare

The woof and warp

These rugs were produced in large sizes because of their intended decorative use in palaces

Rug Number: 70002351

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