AN EXTREMELY FINE SILK AND METAL THREAD SIGNED HEREKE PRAYER RUG, TURKEY

Approx: 81cm. x 66cm. Very good example for this type with very nicely drawn design and good colour combination. This rug has full pile of very soft silk and metal thread on field and border design, souf style. Selvages original. Ends with original kilim and fringes. Extremely fine weave, approx; 12 x 11 knots per sq. cm; woven on silk foundation. In general, this rug is in very good condition throughout. Attractive and sought after type on the market.