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77153 Vintage Turkish Silk Metallic Souf Hereke Prayer Rug, Louis XIV Style Tapestry 01'11 x 02'08. With its timeless elegance and regal charm, this antique Turkish silk metallic souf Hereke prayer rug beautifully highlights Louis XIV style. A cross-like medallion is surrounded by arabesque vines, blooming palmettes, leafy tendrils, and stylized florals of peony, carnation, and lotus flowers. It is enclosed with a palmette Herati border flanked with floral meander inner and outer guard bands and zigzag chevron stripes. This handwoven antique Hereke souf tapestry would enliven nearly any opulent period-interior with color and vitality. Well-suited for Louis XIV, Louis XV, Rococo, French Provincial, Regence, French Country, Aubusson, Baroque, Renaissance, Old World, Traditional, European, and Savonnerie inspired interiors with Gobelins or Beauvais style. Whether in a formal setting with elaborate furnishings or in an Ottoman style interior, this antique silk prayer rug will bring vibrant life where it is displayed. Abrash. Handwoven silk on silk and silver thread. Made in Turkey. Measures: 01'11 x 02'08.