The Hereke Carpet Weavers Association was founded to protect and develop the art and science of Hereke carpet weaving. The Association has established strict standards for the certification of genuine Turkish Hereke carpets. Only those rugs which have been inspected and meet the standards of the Hereke Carpet Weavers Association are presented with an Official Certificate of Authenticity. This is your assurance that you have acquired a 100% handmade Turkish Hereke product. Authenticity may be verified online at www.hereke.com.