{"product_id":"hayat-2x3-vintage-turkish-hereke-tree-of-life-rug","title":"Vintage Turkish Hereke Pictorial Rug Mat — 1980s | 2' x 3'1\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"pl-intro\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVintage Turkish Hereke Tree of Life Rug\u003c\/strong\u003e is a finely knotted late 20th-century silk mat that brings symbolic depth and museum-level craftsmanship to intimate spaces. Woven in Turkey circa the 1980s, this pictorial Hereke rug features an elegant Tree of Life composition set within a richly detailed forest scene—luminous, intricate, and profoundly expressive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===== QUICK SUMMARY (INTENT-LED) ===== --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pl-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turkey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage, circa 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pictorial rug mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silk pile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor \/ Wall display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2' × 3'1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach rug is handcrafted and timeworn. Variations in color, weave, and sheen are natural characteristics of handmade silk rugs and reflect their authenticity rather than imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .pl-hr{\n    border: 0;\n    border-top: 0.7px solid currentColor;\n    opacity: 0.2;\n    margin: 12px 0;\n  }\n  @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark){\n    .pl-hr{ opacity: 0.85; }\n  }\n\n  details.pl-row{ margin:0; padding:0; }\n\n  summary.pl-row-summary{\n    list-style:none;\n    cursor:pointer;\n    display:flex;\n    align-items:center;\n    justify-content:space-between;\n    gap:14px;\n    padding:0;\n    margin:0;\n  }\n  summary.pl-row-summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }\n\n  .pl-row-title{\n    margin:0;\n    padding:0;\n    line-height:1;\n    letter-spacing:0.02em;\n    text-transform:uppercase;\n    font-weight:400;\n  }\n\n  .pl-row-icon{\n    font-size:22px;\n    line-height:1;\n    font-weight:200;\n  }\n  .pl-row-icon::before{ content:\"+\"; }\n  details[open] \u003e summary .pl-row-icon::before{ content:\"−\"; }\n\n  .pl-row-content{\n    padding:12px 0 14px;\n    margin:0;\n  }\n\n  .pl-row-content ul{\n    margin:0;\n    padding-left:18px;\n    line-height:1.7;\n  }\n  .pl-row-content li{ margin:6px 0; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003c!-- DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Turkish Hereke rug mat presents \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/blogs\/learn\/common-rug-motifs-explained\" title=\"common rug motifs\"\u003ean elegant pictorial\u003c\/a\u003e Tree of Life design rendered with extraordinary precision and fluidity. The composition unfolds like a looking-glass view into a flourishing forest, populated by perched birds, deer, and millefleur “thousand flower” blossoms—each element meticulously mapped knot by knot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silk pile allows for exceptional clarity and depth, with flowing curvilinear forms and fine linework that reveal the hand of a master weaver. Contrasting ground coloration is used intentionally to heighten the imagery, creating dramatic visual separation between foreground and background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact in scale yet monumental in detail, this rug is ideally suited for wall display, alcoves, or special interior moments where its artistry can be closely appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- HISTORY --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHereke rugs originate from the historic weaving town of Hereke, Turkey, long celebrated for producing some of the finest silk carpets in the world. Traditionally woven for Ottoman palaces and later for collectors, Hereke rugs are renowned for their exceptionally high knot counts, refined materials, and intricate pictorial compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tree of Life motif holds deep significance in Turkish and broader Islamic art, symbolizing eternity, creation, and the interconnectedness of all living things. When paired with animals, birds, and flowering landscapes, the motif becomes a meditation on harmony between nature and the spiritual world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the late 20th century, master weavers continued this tradition through signed works like this piece, combining classical symbolism with extraordinary technical precision. Such rugs were often intended as heirloom artworks rather than floor coverings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- ABOUT THE NAME --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eABOUT THE NAME\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHayat Ağacı\u003c\/strong\u003e translates from Turkish as “Tree of Life,” a powerful symbol representing continuity, growth, and eternal balance. The name directly reflects the central imagery of this rug, where life radiates outward through branches, blossoms, and living creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition embodies the essence of the name: rooted, ascending, and interconnected. Birds perch in quiet observation, deer move gently through the landscape, and flowers bloom in abundance—each reinforcing themes of renewal and harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHayat Agaci is not merely decorative; it is symbolic and contemplative. Whether displayed as wall art or placed in a treasured interior space, it functions as a visual anchor imbued with cultural meaning and artistic mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- MATERIALS --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eMATERIALS \u0026amp; COMPOSITION\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine Hereke knotting with mixed kilim and pile skirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed at top center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully secured sides and ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- CONDITION --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eCONDITION DETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Hereke silk rug is in exceptional, like-new condition. The original silk pile remains smooth, evenly shorn, and at full height across the entire surface, with no signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal side cord selvages are intact, and the sides and ends are fully secured. Due to the fine silk and dense knotting, the rug displays dramatic light-and-dark tonal shifts depending on viewing angle—an inherent and prized characteristic of high-quality silk carpets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rug has been recently professionally cleaned and is ready for immediate in-home use or display. Its condition and craftsmanship place it among collector-grade Hereke works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- CARE --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eCARE INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRugs are professionally cleaned prior to shipment. Due to the silk pile, we recommend display in low-traffic or non-walking areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid vacuuming with a beater bar. Light dusting or gentle suction is sufficient. For deep cleaning, consult a professional experienced with silk and Hereke rugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid prolonged direct sunlight to preserve color and luster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"margin-bottom: -1.7em;\" class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 2em;\" class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this rug one of a kind?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This signed Hereke rug is a unique pictorial work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this suitable for floor use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile structurally sound, this piece is best suited for wall display or very low-traffic areas due to its silk pile and fine knotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the rug ready for use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It has been professionally cleaned and is ready for immediate placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta itemprop=\"category\" content=\"Rugs \u0026amp; Vintage Area Rugs\"\u003e \u003cmeta itemprop=\"material\" content=\"Silk\"\u003e \u003cmeta itemprop=\"productionMethod\" content=\"Hand-knotted\"\u003e \u003cmeta itemprop=\"origin\" content=\"Turkey\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old New House®","offers":[{"title":"2' x 3'1\"","offer_id":46858040082615,"sku":"ct001183","price":3450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/7703\/8007\/files\/hayatagaci-1_1.jpg?v=1771869073","url":"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/products\/hayat-2x3-vintage-turkish-hereke-tree-of-life-rug","provider":"Leonidas Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}