Hereke
Nota de aplicación
Style of textiles, particularly floor coverings, handwoven in imperial workshops founded late in the 19th century at Hereke, Turkey, east of Istanbul. Large carpets and prayer rugs with pile of wool or silk were for palace use and for gifts presented by the sultan. Antique carpets of various kinds were copied or patterns were created following Western fashions. Usually a tiny cartouche hidden in the design identifies the carpet's origin.