FROM RIGHT: AbdulSalam Abu-Issa, Deputy COO of Salam International; Erhan Or, Han Hali owner; Abdul Aziz Sabe, Algerian Ambassador; Munir Ghannam, Palestinian Ambassador; Ajay Sharma, British Ambassador; and other guests at the opening of Hereke Carpet Ex
Stunning masterpieces bearing centuries of carpet-making tradition are on display at the Hereke Carpet Exhibition on show at The Gate Mall’s Maysaloun Hall.
The dozens of handmade carpets are among over 25,000 exquisite designs of Han Hali-the leading production house of Turkey’s Hereke carpets.
Hailing from an ancient town in Turkey and laying claim to a unique artistic heritage of its own, Hereke carpets are historic masterpieces.
“The history behind creating this particular type of carpet goes as far back as the mid-15th century. A glance around the display, will confirm that most of these modern pieces on display have taken artists over 6 years or more to create because they have followed a timeless tradition and revived a glorious artistic heritage that is genuinely breathtaking,” said Salam International’s Chairman and CEO IssaAbdulSalam Abu Issa.
The Gate Mall and Salam International Investment Ltd, joined hands with Turkey’s Han Hali to unveil The Hereke Carpet Exhibition as a treat for Qatar’s art lovers and collectors. “Salam International is truly proud to support The Gate Mall in its efforts to enrich and elevate the art and culture environment in Qatar through initiatives like this. The Hereke Carpet exhibition gives people a reason to revisit a rich historical legacy of the region and truly appreciate stunning craftsmanship,” added Abu Issa.
From Buckingham Palace, to the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, the White House to Château de Versailles, the carpets are known to adorn iconic locations celebrating an artistic discipline that is admired by the world.
The 100% handmade Hereke silk carpets customarily carry 64 knots and over loops per centimetre, making it a tribute to the unending patience of its weaver. A Hereke weaver is said to tie at least one million knots in a finished carpet, while crafting extremely intricate, fine designs.
Classical Hereke with fabulous Ottoman motifs and Turkish-Islamic designs that celebrate the illustrious transition to Islam are among the those showcased at the exhibition.
As a leading player in Qatar’s luxury and retail sector The Gate Mall has built a reputation of supporting multiple artistic initiatives by launching an Art Season at the beginning of October 2016 set to culminate at the end of this month. The exhibition is open to the public until the end of this month at The Gate Mall's Maysaloun Hall..
