TURKISH HEREKE HANDMADE SQ RUG WOOL SUMERHALI ROSES NEW $2450.00 retail / 5.61 x 5.61 / 100% handmade Start Price USD 2,250.00 Current Price USD 2,250.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, July 18, 2008 End Time Friday, July 25, 2008 Location Broken Arrow, Oklahoma See more about 'TURKISH HEREKE HANDMADE SQ RUG WOOL SUMERHALI ROSES NEW' Description TURKISH HEREKE HANDMADE SQ RUG WOOL SUMERHALI ROSES NEW WELCOME AND THANK YOU FOR VISITING I would like to welcome you to our page.You are about the view one of the greatest rugs made by the masters of rug makers since the year of 1843.Not any electrical machine and tools has been used during knotting of this gorgeous Hereke.Please visit our store's Hereke page for more information about Production, History, Rug Cleaning and maintenance stores.ebay.com/AXELUSA/Hereke-Rugs-Home-Page.html Please take your time and visit our Hereke page , read about Hereke and see our unique collection.I am so glad you are here and it will be my pleasure to answer any of questions you might have.Thanks again for coming in... Axel Hereke rugs, which are considered to be world's finest, are 100% hand-made. The weaving technique used in Hereke rugs, invented by Hereke masters, gives their unprecedented quality and durability. It takes a year for an axperienced master to produce one carpet that consists of over a million knots! SUMERHALI RUGS are the only patented Herekes....Please visit  www.sumerhali.gov.tr for more details THE ROSE OF THE SEVEN MOUNTAINS® 5.61' X 5.61' (171x171cm)   This is a gorgeous Hereke rug will carry it's beauty for centuries. 100 % handmade. Made under the supervision of the largest rug manufacturer in Turkey, inspected and labeled. 100 % live lamb wool on cotton.Direct from importer to you. The Rose of Seven Mountains® is now accepted as a classic and is produced in a richness to be used in all decoration settings, in several ground colors. Design Name    : The Rose of The Seven Mountains , Collector's edition* (Item# 2700603) Dimensions       5.61' x 5.61' (171cm x 171cm) Size                    : 31.43 sqf   (2.92 sqm) Colour                 : Ground; Navy , Bordour ; White Material              : 100 % live lamb wool on cotton Density               : Loop number; 931 per sq inch or 3600 per sq dm Loop Type          : Double (Turkish) Fleece-Thread   :Thee wool and fleece used in this rug are obtained from shearing the wools of different kinds of sheep brought up in the steppes of Anatolia.They are quality and long-lasting in terms of endurance and flexibility (resilience).These valuable fleeces are manufactured as threads after the fastidious process in the facilities of our vendor. *COLLECTOR'S EDITION(Special production)We offer three different quality level of Herekes.Collector's edition is the best possible hand made rug with almost no mistake.The richness od the design, density of the loops per sq and implementation of the details are considered when rating* the rugs, at the end of the production.(*Rated by Sumerhali)   YOUR SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY BACK We guarantee that this item is original Hereke: We only sell Sumerhali rugs.Sumerhali is the largest rug manufacturer in Turkey.It's a state managed company and produces the best possible hand made rugs.Since the quality of each rug is not the same, (It's almost impossible  to produce the identical rug) every single rug is subject to final quality control.There are 3 acceptable quality levels and each of them priced differently.You might be wondering when you see the same item  with different price.We'll state those differences on each item.Every single item we sell is imported from Turkey/Sumerhali by us and we will attach  the certificate of  origin  with shipping documents, upon your request.Sumerhali tracks their rugs with an UPC number which is unique for each rug.For more details about Hereke rugs please visit www.sumerhali.gov.trWe guarantee that you are paying the right price; We are positive that we have the best price.We follow manufacturer's retail price list and it's already priced with a very small margin.Most of the quality rug-sellers in Turkey sells Sumerhali rugs with much higher margins.I assure you, you would pay much more for this rug even in Turkey.But if it happens and you find out better price for the same rug we guarantee we'll match it and refund the shipping as our gift* *Within three months of your purchase*Includes shipping to your location Unconditional refund guarantee: If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of your purchase, we'll refund your money.No question asked.(Less shipping and handling and %15 re-stocking fee applies)   HistoryHereke, a small town located at the edge of Izmit Bay, near Istanbul, is well known for producing the finest and most valuable hand knotted carpets in the world. Although Hereke carpet figures have been influenced by the nomadic Turkish tribes who lived in Central Asia hundreds of years before Christ, The history of Hereke carpets formally starts with the establishment of Hereke Imperial Factory by Ottoman Emperor Sultan Abdulmecit. Sultan Abdulmecit was given a hand knotted carpet as a gift during his visit to Hereke Village. He was very impressed with the beauty of this carpet, So he established the Hereke Imperial Factory in 1843 to produce carpets and upholstery. His goal was to display the finest carpets in the world in the greatest Palaces in the world. Best weaving masters were brought to this factory from different places in Anatolia, and Hereke Imperial Factory started to produce carpets exclusively for the aristocracy of the Ottoman Empire, and visiting heads of state. Hereke designs were not only influenced by motifs and compositions of nomadic Turkish tribes, but also curvilinear motifs of Persia and Egypt. Hereke masters observed every weaving technique, and created a technique called "Gordes knot", a technique known as "double knotting". This technique gave Hereke carpets their very long life. Increase in the number of knots per square centimeter meant an unprecedented detail in the motifs. The average Hereke carpet had 100 knots in one square centimeter. The finest quality Hereke carpet, which was considered the finest carpet in the world, had 1296 (36*36) knots per square centimeter. The fame and quality of Hereke carpets reached Europe very quickly. German Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II and his wife Victoria knew of Hereke's fame and visited in 1894. Being amazed by the quality of these hand made carpets, The German emperor and his wife became regular visitors of the Hereke village, and a special place was built for them that they used during their stay. Kaiser Wilhelm brought several gifts from Germany, which included a microscope and colorfast, permanent chemical dyes, which outperformed their natural counterparts. He wanted to contribute to the scientific advancement of Hereke weaving. Hereke masters used the microscope to study the parasites harmful for production and started using the chemical dyes. These technological advancements made allowed Hereke masters to produce the finest carpets. Hereke carpets received 20 medals for their quality in international competitions. Hereke masters kept producing Hereke carpets till the revolution in 1923. In 1923, Ottoman Empire collapsed and a new republic, Republic of Turkey was born. The new Turkish leaders, having so much to do for a newly born and war torn nation, considered the idea of luxury carpets ridiculous. After the foundation of Turkish republic, the Hereke industry did not have the support of the government and the industry started shrinking. However, with the arrival of 1950's, master weavers resumed the production of Hereke carpets. Continued production lead to the establishment of weaving school in Hereke, looms were setup in homes and production of Hereke carpets picked up. There are probably fewer looms than before but the tradition of Hereke still continues and one thing that did not change about Hereke carpets is their quality. They are still the finest carpets in the world. Production The weaving technique used in Hereke carpets is unique. When the loom (the wood frame the weaving is performed on) is prepared, two sets of threads are used. These threads run lengthwise (they are called warps) and one warp is located behind the other. This is necessary for winding the warps. This is one major difference of the Hereke technique; other weaving techniques simply place the warps one beside the other. The Hereke method allows the possibility of a second weft (horizontal threads interlaced through the warp), is thinner, and zigzags to hold the knots in case the carpet is damaged. The knotting used in Hereke carpets is unique as well. This knotting is called the Gordes knot, (also known as double knot or Turkish knot), and this was developed by the Hereke masters. This knotting technique makes the carpet very durable. Double knots can not be undone, whereas single knots can be undone if pulled with force. Double knots also form a 45 degree angle in the pile, and this angle causes a distinct appearance when viewed from the opposite ends. After each knotted row is completed, the weavers use an iron comb to squeeze the knots. This step ensures that all the knots are aligned. The density and the strength of the carpet are increased with this step as well. After this step is complete, the weaver passes a horizontal line between the front and the rear warp. A wooden dowel, which was set slightly above the knotting area, is raised, and this causes the rear warps to move to the front. The weaver than zigzags the second weft through the two warps. The dowel is pushed down to the knotting area, and the ends of the double knots are very carefully trimmed using special scissors. This process is repeated for each completed row of knots. Hereke rugs are produced of either cotton & wool or silk. For wool carpets, the highest quality of lamb wool is used. After the lamb wool is sheared, washed and bleached, they are straightened. Once the straightening is complete, then the wool is dyed. There are two types of dyes used for coloring the wool. The natural dyes (made from plant roots or minerals) are still used in Anatolia. Various plants used in dye production are root of madder plant, indigo, oak bark and lark spout or isparuk. Use of natural dyes produces (as expected) natural hues that are harder to obtain with chemical dyes. There are also chemical dyes used in coloring the wool. The chemical dyes can be aniline based or chrome based. The use of aniline dyes is decreasing, as colors from aniline dyes tend to fade when exposed to sun light or washing. Chrome based dyes are the most commonly used chemical dyes, they do not damage the natural oil found in the wool, keeping the wearing strength of the wool, and they do not fade when exposed to sunlight or washed. The colors from chrome based dyes are considered to be a little harsher than the ones obtained from natural dyes, and this is taken care of with a light chemical wash. Buying Tips 1 - Understand your needs for buying a rug: People buy rugs either as an investment item or to enhance their home decoration. If your goal is to enhance your home with a beautiful Hereke rug, you need to consider the color, the size and the shape of the rug and make sure that the colors of the rug you select match your furniture. Hereke rugs need space to emphasize themselves so make sure that you have plenty of space in the location where the rug is going to be placed. If you are buying your rug as an investment, please understand that it may not be best suited for daily use. 2 - Obtain the knot density information. You can either obtain this information from the authenticity certificate that comes with your rug, or you can count them on your own. To count the knots, look at the back of the rug. If the warps of the rug lie on the same plane, each knot will show as two tiny squares of the same color at the back of the rug. If this is the case, these two tiny squares should be counted as one knot If the warps of the rug lie on different planes, each knot will show as a single square of color and in this case each square should be counted as one knot. Armed with this information, count the knots in one square inch or centimeter along the warp (length of the rug) and the knots along the weft (the width of the rug) and multiple the numbers. This will give you the knot density information. Although the knot density can not tell the quality of the rug alone, the higher the knot density, the clearer the motifs will be and you can be sure that more labor went into the production of this rug. You can also assess the quality of knotting by looking at the back of the rug from a distance. The closer you can get to the rug without noticing the details of the knots, the better the knotting quality. 3 - Look for clarity and lack of damages. Use the back of the rug to determine the clarity of the rug. The design should be clearly visible from the back of the rug. Also, look for signs of repair. The design should be uniform when viewed from the back of the rug. 4 - Assess the quality of the wool. Good wool will display a springy resilience when pressed against with your thumb. Try to fold or cease the pile and see how quickly it returns to its normal position. If it doesn't fold easily or returns to its normal shape after ceasing, the wool quality is good. 5 - Assess the quality of the dyes used. Take a piece of white cloth and rub it strongly against the pile of the rug. You should not see any colors transferred to the white cloth from the rug. 6 - Lie the rug flat on the floor and make sure that you don't see any irregularities or bumps.         On Apr-22-08 at 15:12:57 PDT, seller added the following information: Place a Bid!