1950s Vintage Azilal Moroccan Runner Rug With Diamond Medallions From Rug & Kilim

Description

Hand-knotted in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 3x6 vintage Moroccan runner rug is believed to hail from the Azilal tribe.

On … more Hand-knotted in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 3x6 vintage Moroccan runner rug is believed to hail from the Azilal tribe.

On the Design:

This piece enjoys a lush high pile with polychromatic primitivist Berber geometric diamond medallion or lozenges patterns. Its pile is lush and textural, with a natural, comfortable feel like the best pieces of its provenance. Connoisseurs will further admire this as an exemplary piece of the playful, bright nature and textural beauty that makes Moroccan tribal rugs so collectible and versatile today. Admirers of this craft will further admire its rare large size—nearly that of a gallery runner, seldom seen in nomadic Moroccan weaving.

Condition:

This vintage Azilal Moroccan runner rug enjoys great condition for its age and origin. less