Vintage Moroccan Runner Rug in Black With Geometric Patterns, From Rug & Kilim

Description

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

On the Design:

This piece enjoys a lush high pile with primitivist Berber geometric diamond medallion or lozenges patterns in red and pink on a black field. Its pile is lush and textural, with a natural, comfortable feel like the best pieces of its provenance. This is an exemplary piece of the playful, bright nature and textural beauty that makes Moroccan tribal rugs so collectible and versatile today. Connoisseurs may admire this runner as a bold, graphic piece with drama and gravity—a work of presence and personal nature in its many beauties.

Condition:

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