Hereke rugs originate from a region in Turkey near Istanbul. Traditionally, the nomadic people who crafted these rugs gifted them to Ottoman traders, merchants, or individuals associated with the palace community. In late Ottoman Empire, sultans have gifted these important rugs to messengers and ambassadors. This lovely large Hereke rug with all over boteh design can be considered as a rare find. "Boteh" is an almond or pine cone-shaped motif in ornament with a sharp-curved upper end. Mostly in oriental cultures it is believed by many that boteh design bring fertility and prosperity.
