{"product_id":"hereke-turkish-palace-rug-vintage-11x16-14092","title":"Vintage Hereke Turkish Palatial Rug 11 × 16 ft (500 × 330 cm) | 14092","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#222;line-height:1.6;padding:25px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cheader style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:40px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;padding-bottom:30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:0.75rem;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 15px;\"\u003eDjoharian Collection · Hereke Manufactory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-weight:300;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;font-size:1.6rem;margin:0;\"\u003eVintage Hereke Palatial\u003cbr\u003e500 × 330 cm · Ivory \u0026amp; Salmon Medallion\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;color:#555;margin:18px 0 0;\"\u003eHereke Manufactory, founded 1843, Ottoman court tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance and Imperial Heritage\u003c\/h3\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 Sultan Abdülmecid I founded the Imperial Ottoman manufactory 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. The manufactory tradition was strictly controlled, the materials reserved for the highest tier, and the workshops continued under Republican patronage after 1923. A Hereke piece is, by tradition, a court-quality textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis palatial piece was hand-knotted in \u003cstrong\u003eHereke, Turkey\u003c\/strong\u003e, between approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1990 and 2000\u003c\/strong\u003e, from \u003cstrong\u003efine wool with a distinct silky sheen on a cotton foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wool used in Hereke production is among the most refined fibres in the Turkish canon — tear-resistant, lustrous, and capable of carrying the dense knot counts the manufactory is known for. The composition follows the classical Hereke vocabulary: a central medallion anchors the field, framed by intricate floral filigree inherited from the Ottoman court manufactories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eColour and Composition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rug is built on a luminous \u003cstrong\u003eivory field\u003c\/strong\u003e filled with dense floral filigree, anchored by a radiant \u003cstrong\u003esalmon-and-coral sun medallion\u003c\/strong\u003e with a deep navy star at its core. A \u003cstrong\u003ecamel-gold main border\u003c\/strong\u003e with palmettes frames the composition, set off by \u003cstrong\u003eturquoise guard stripes\u003c\/strong\u003e that run through the field and inner borders as a cooling accent. The full palette pairs ivory, salmon and camel-gold with turquoise, navy, soft green and warm brown. The structure is unmistakably Hereke; the medallion carries its classical authority while the warm, light register places the rug naturally in stately interiors, generous living rooms, dining halls and executive boardrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePresence in the Room\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e500 × 330 cm (10.8 × 16.4 ft), 16.5 m²\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a true palatial-format piece. Three contexts in which the Hereke reaches its full effect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStately living room:\u003c\/strong\u003e anchoring a full sofa group with armchairs and side tables, the central medallion provides a clear architectural focus while the ivory ground keeps a generously scaled room light and open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormal dining room:\u003c\/strong\u003e under a long table for eight to twelve, the floral filigree reads as a measured architectural pattern from above — court tradition translated into daily presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoardroom or executive office:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Hereke name carries an unmistakable signal of provenance and quality — a piece that signals craftsmanship and historical depth without ostentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHereke, Turkey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eClassical Hereke central medallion with floral filigree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeave\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;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 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial (pile)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e100% fine wool with a silky sheen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial (foundation)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e100% cotton (warp and weft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e500 × 330 cm (approx. 11 × 16 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e16.5 m² (palatial format)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eVintage, approx. 1990–2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eIvory field, salmon-and-coral medallion, camel-gold border with turquoise, navy and green accents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition, professionally inspected and washed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderfloor heating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSuitable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e#14092\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLabel STEP — Responsible Sourcing\u003c\/h3\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\u003ch3\u003eDjoharian — Specialists in Fine Antique and Collector Rugs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith roots in the \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. As a \u003cstrong\u003e1stDibs Recognized Dealer since 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e with verified seller status and a 5.0\/5 rating, our pieces have been placed in private collections and stately interiors across Europe and North America. In 2021, a rug from our collection was featured in the film \u003cem\u003eSpencer\u003c\/em\u003e (Pablo Larraín, Kristen Stewart as Diana, Princess of Wales) — a recognition of the historical depth that defines our curation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eService and Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece in the Djoharian Collection is expertly inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main, professionally washed and shipped with a \u003cstrong\u003ecertificate of authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured, and personal consultation in our showroom or by video call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfooter style=\"text-align:center;border-top:1px solid #ddd;padding-top:25px;margin-top:35px;color:#8b0000;font-size:0.75rem;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSince 1967\u003c\/span\u003e  |  \u003cspan\u003e1stDibs Recognized Dealer\u003c\/span\u003e  |  \u003cspan\u003eFeatured in Spencer (2021)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Djoharian Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53117112254731,"sku":"14092","price":15900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5721\/1781\/files\/14092-hereke-rug-tapis-teppich-00.jpg?v=1778856640","url":"https:\/\/the-rug-merchant.com\/en-ie\/products\/hereke-turkish-palace-rug-vintage-11x16-14092","provider":"Djoharian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}