Vintage Moroccan Runner Rug With Blue and Yellow Diamonds, From Rug & Kilim

Description

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960, this 2x8 vintage Moroccan runner rug with diamond geometric patterns on a navy blue field, … more Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960, this 2x8 vintage Moroccan runner rug with diamond geometric patterns on a navy blue field, hails from the Azilal tribe.


On the Design:

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. This piece enjoys a lush high pile with polychromatic primitivist Berber geometric diamond or lozenges patterns in yellow and gray, on a navy blue field with vertical borders in sage green. Its pile is lush and textural, with a natural, comfortable feel like the best pieces of its provenance. Admirers of this craft will further admire its rare large size—nearly that of a runner, seldom seen in nomadic Moroccan weaving. A gracious carpet with a cultured personality, well suited for a wide array of decor possibilities.

Condition:

This mid-century Moroccan runner rug is in a great condition for its age and unusual provenance—ready for the floor. less