Hi Zarema,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

The calligraphic writing in the cartouche translates to "Hereke" so while it doesn't identify a maker or shop tradition, it does confirm that this is a Hereke carpet.

Hereke silk rugs are among the finest and most technically accomplished carpets ever produced in the Ottoman and Turkish weaving tradition. Production began in 1843 under Abdulmejid I, who established imperial workshops in Hereke to furnish palaces such as Dolmabahce Palace. These rugs were originally woven exclusively for the Ottoman court, not for export and they utilized the finest silk (sometimes silk pile on silk foundation; occasionally gold/silver-wrapped threads).
Hereke carpets exhibit an extremely high knot density — often 1,000+ knots per square inch in the best examples tied using the Turkish (Ghiordes) double knot technique.

Colors tend to be luminous and detailed, with common motifs including floral sprays, scrolling vines, medallions and prayer niches and Ottoman court designs.

This is a 20th Century example and appears to be in fine condition; related ones of comparable age, size and design that have sold at auction recently have brought prices ranging from $800-1,200. It's worth noting that most rugs sold through rug galleries or by rug dealers are typically listed at a much higher retail price; in the case of this rug, probably $3,000 at least.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage Hereke silk carpet
made in Turkey, 20th Century
The central blue-ground field with cream-ground mihrab (arched end), both profusely populated by stylized foliate decoration, within a red-ground border, cartouche inscription with calligraphy for "Hereke," cream selvedges (fringe trim).
Excluding selvedges: 74 by 47-1/2 inches (6-feet 2 inches by 3 feet 11-1/2 inches).
CONDITION: This carpet appears to be in very good condition
PROVENANCE: Acquired from a gallery or dealer
$800-1,200*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia