Vintage Moroccan Rug With Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns, From Rug & Kilim

Description

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 3x5 vintage Moroccan rug is an extremely rare piece like … more Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 3x5 vintage Moroccan rug is an extremely rare piece like so few of its provenance.

On the Design:

Admirers of the craft will note what an exceptional find this shabby chic piece is for any period, especially considering the typically small, narrow looms of many tribal weavers. A notable presence of rich beige and brown underscores a bold, graphic sense of drama and gravity in the boho chic design. This piece enjoys a lush high pile with primitivist Berber geometric diamond medallion or lozenges patterns in beige and brown. Keen eyes will further admire its healthy pile—exemplary of tribal rugs from this provenance and their textural appeal. It’s a gorgeous masterpiece of the primitivist Berber tradition, and an exemplar of all nomadic folk art as well. A gracious carpet with a cultured personality, well suited for a wide array of decor possibilities.

Condition:

This vintage Moroccan rug further enjoys good condition for its age and origin. less