A VERY FINE SIGNED SILK HEREKE RUG, TURKEY

Approx: 107cm. x 78cm. Very nicely drawn design depicting Sophia Mosque together with human figures, landscape and birds. Colours are very nicely balanced. This rug has full pile, soft and shiny silk quality. Selvages original. Ends with original part pile floral motifs kilim and fringes. Extremely fine weave, approx; 10 x 9 knots per sq. cm; woven on silk foundation. In general this rug is in an excellent condition throughout. Attractive and popular type on the market.