Long Island City, NY
Details
- Dimensions
- 3′11″ × 5′8″ and 0.15″ thick
- Styles
- Traditional
- Transitional
- Pattern
- Geometric
- Rug Construction
- Hand Knotted
- Period
- 1910s
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Metal
- Silk
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Beige
- Condition Notes
- Wear Consistent with Age Wear Consistent with Age less
- Description
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A spectacular antique 4x6 Hereke rug of hand-knotted silk and metal yarns, originating from Turkey circa 1910-1920. Enjoying a subtle …
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A spectacular antique 4x6 Hereke rug of hand-knotted silk and metal yarns, originating from Turkey circa 1910-1920. Enjoying a subtle pink accent atop beige-brown colorways, complementing a unique series of geometric and pictorial allusions.
Further on the Design: The natural sheen of the silk and metallic yarns lends a luxurious play of the light to this unique, sophisticated colorway pallet. Furthermore, the luster highlights the soothing repetition of patterns both in the border and repeating pictorial field figures. Connoisseurs may note these intriguing symbols resemble classic bird depictions with a variety of cultural interpretations. A pleasing marriage of sophistication, detail, and comfort among antique Hereke rugs, further enjoying good condition for its origins. less
Long Island City, NY
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