An extremely fine silk Hereke rug, Turkey

Approx:164cm. x 102cm. Unusual design for this type with floral and human figures field design surrounded by Melvana mosque and human figures design border. Very good soft pastel colours. This rug has slight wear to the top pile which originally was very short. Selvages original with touches of fraying on cord. Ends with original part pile kilim and fringes. Extremely fine weave, approx: 11 x 11 knots per sq. cm; woven on silk foundation. In general, this rug is in good usable condition. Attractive and interesting rug.