Hereke carpet

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Silk Hereke carpet with design based on an Ottoman court prayer rug, from Turkey, early 20th century; in a private American collection.

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Hereke carpet: References & Edit History

Article Contributors

Primary Contributors

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Other Encyclopedia Britannica Contributors

Marco Sampaolo

Article History

Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Add new Web site: National Palaces - Hereke Silk Fabric and Carpet Factory.	Marco Sampaolo	Jul 17, 2012
	Add new Web site: National Palaces - Hereke Silk Fabric and Carpet Factory.	Marco Sampaolo	Jul 17, 2012
	Article revised.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	Feb 24, 2005
	Article added to new online database.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	Jul 20, 1998