{"product_id":"old-turkish-hereke-carpet","title":"Old Hereke carpet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful large old handmade Turkish Hereke carpet is of a very fine quality. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has a very attractive all-over pattern which would look fantastic in either a dining room with table and chairs on top or even as a large area carpet for your lounge. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt does show signs of fading due to its age \u0026amp; is priced very well due to this...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours and Design:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis old Hereke carpet is in classic colours of navy blue with terracotta as well as the use of cream, gold and green. The design is very intricate and is an all over floral theme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\/Age:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wool Hereke carpet still has full pile, but there is some fading - mostly in the border areas. There is also some staining to the fringes (see image 7).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is in the region of 30-40 years old, and has been recently washed and is ready for use!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe town of Hereke located 60km east of Istanbul has a reputation for producing the finest silk rugs in the world.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt is one of the most important weaving centres of Turkey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the Nineteenth Century the Sultan ordered the first looms in Hereke for the making of exceptional carpets for the palaces and other dignitaries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHereke Rugs are made by weavers with exceptional skill, each knot is also predetermined by artists.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eQuite often there is also a small inscription on one corner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey rug details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of origin: Hereke, Turkey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 333×236cm \/ 10’11″x7’9″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: 6mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePile: Wool, Hand knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarp: Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 30-40 years old (see above for condition)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081606304075,"sku":"TORM-1014-OLD HEREKE CARPET-333 X 236CM","price":1629.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Hereke-old-3.33x2.36m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786283542","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/old-turkish-hereke-carpet","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}