{"product_id":"hereke-silk-rug-signed-2x3-collector-16452","title":"Hereke Silk Rug Signed 2 × 3 ft (91 × 62 cm) Collector Piece | 16452","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;padding:25px;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#222;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:30px 0 25px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin-bottom:30px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.75rem;letter-spacing:3px;color:#8b0000;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eDjoharian Collection · Hereke · Signed Silk-on-Silk Collector Piece\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch1 style=\"font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:300;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;margin:0 0 15px;\"\u003eSigned Hereke Silk Rug\u003cbr\u003e91 × 62 cm · Flowers of the Seven Hills\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;color:#555;margin:0;\"\u003eSilk-on-silk, hand-knotted in Bursa silk at approximately one million knots per square metre — a signed Hereke from the highest tier of Turkish silk knotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eProvenance and Imperial Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHereke\u003c\/strong\u003e, on the eastern shore of the Sea of Marmara, has been a byword for sovereign-grade knotting since the Imperial Ottoman manufactory was founded there in \u003cstrong\u003e1843\u003c\/strong\u003e. Originally established to supply the palaces of the Ottoman court, the Hereke workshops developed a standard of fineness that has remained the international benchmark for Turkish rug production to this day. Hereke is one of the very few weaving centres in the world whose name alone signals collector-grade authentication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece carries a \u003cstrong\u003eHereke signature\u003c\/strong\u003e — the workshop mark that authenticates the rug as a genuine Hereke production rather than an imitation. It was hand-knotted from \u003cstrong\u003egenuine Bursa silk\u003c\/strong\u003e in both pile and foundation, the Turkish silk that has defined Hereke production since the manufactory was founded. The Bursa silk, dyed exclusively with natural colours, gives the rug the unmistakable lustre that distinguishes Hereke work from lesser silk productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eKnot Density and Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knot density is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1,000,000 knots per square metre (654 kpsi — knots per square inch)\u003c\/strong\u003e. At this density, every leaf vein, every floral filament and every curve of the design is rendered with a precision that only a master silk weaver on a silk foundation can achieve. The pile is correspondingly low — approximately 3 mm, tightly clipped to maximise the visibility of the fine drawing. A coarser construction cannot render this level of detail, and a cotton foundation cannot support this knot count: this silk-on-silk structure is the signature of a top-class Hereke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eColour and Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motif is the classical \u003cstrong\u003e“Flowers of the Seven Hills”\u003c\/strong\u003e design — a disciplined Hereke floral vocabulary set in the saturated palette of the natural-dye tradition. The composition unfolds across deep blue and red grounds with gold, beige and green floral accents. It reads at once as a calm classical pattern and as a textile that shifts character with the light: silk catches daylight differently than wool, appearing warmer in evening light and more silvery by day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003ePresence in the Room\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e91 × 62 cm (0.56 m²)\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a small-format collector's piece. Three contexts in which the signed Hereke silk reaches its full effect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWall hanging as textile art:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hereke silks have been collected and presented as wall art since the early twentieth century. The shifting silk lustre becomes part of the work when the rug is mounted vertically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrestigious accent surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e on an executive desk, a sideboard or a console in a private gallery — a piece of this provenance and knot density signals craftsmanship without volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsidered collector's gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e a signed Hereke silk at this density is among the most considered textile gifts the trade can offer — for collectors, for institutional recognition, for milestone occasions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:15px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:35%;color:#666;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e91 × 62 cm (approx. 3 × 2 ft) · 0.56 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHereke, Turkey (signed workshop mark)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e“Flowers of the Seven Hills”, classical Hereke floral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eMaterial (pile)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e100% pure Bursa silk, naturally dyed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eFoundation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e100% Bursa silk warp and weft (silk-on-silk)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eWeave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHand-knotted, Turkish (Ghiordes) knot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eKnot density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eapprox. 1,000,000 knots\/m² (654 kpsi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003ePile height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eapprox. 3 mm (low, tightly clipped)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eColours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBlue, red, gold, beige, green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eVintage, approx. 30–40 years old\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eAuthentication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSigned (workshop mark)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eUnderfloor heating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSuitable; rug pad recommended on smooth floors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eReference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e#16452\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does the Hereke signature mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eA woven signature (workshop mark) in the rug identifies it as a genuine Hereke production. Because the Hereke name commands a premium, the signature is an important part of authentication — it distinguishes a true Hereke from the many silk rugs woven elsewhere in the Hereke style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I hang it on the wall?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes — fine silk rugs of this size are traditionally displayed as textile art. We recommend a fabric sleeve sewn to the back with a hanging rod, never clips or nails, so the weight is distributed evenly. Mounted vertically, the silk lustre shifts with the light and becomes part of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow do I care for a silk-on-silk rug?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eSilk is more delicate than wool. Keep the rug out of prolonged direct sunlight, vacuum gently without a beater bar (or only with suction), and never machine wash. For cleaning, always use a specialist experienced with fine silk rugs. On the floor, a rug pad is essential to protect the low pile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003e1stDibs Recognized Dealer · Spencer (2021)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDjoharian is a \u003cstrong\u003e1stDibs Recognized Dealer since 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e, with verified seller status and a 5.0\/5 rating across 18 reviews. Our pieces have been placed in private collections and stately interiors across Europe and North America, and a rug from our collection appeared in the film \u003cem\u003eSpencer\u003c\/em\u003e (2021) with Kristen Stewart as Diana, Princess of Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eResponsible Sourcing · Label STEP\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDjoharian is a \u003cstrong\u003eLabel STEP certified dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e for fair-trade knotted rugs — a commitment to dignified working conditions and against child labour in rug production. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/label-step.org\/dealers\/djoharian-teppiche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVisit the Label STEP entry for Djoharian Teppiche →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eDjoharian — Since 1967\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran and more than five decades of experience in the international rug trade, Djoharian has specialised in antique, designer and collector rugs since \u003cstrong\u003e1967\u003c\/strong\u003e. Every piece is expertly inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main, professionally washed and shipped with a certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin-top:40px;padding-top:25px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:0.8rem;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eSince 1967  |  1stDibs Recognized Dealer  |  Label STEP Certified  |  Worldwide Shipping\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Djoharian Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45268221231371,"sku":"16452","price":2970960.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5721\/1781\/files\/16452-hereke-silk-seide.rug-teppich-000.jpg?v=1714042060","url":"https:\/\/djoharian.com\/en-kr\/products\/hereke-silk-rug-signed-2x3-collector-16452","provider":"Djoharian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}