Description: This vintage handwoven Moroccan Berber Boujad area floor rug features a rich overall geometric pattern composed of a grid of intricate lozenges with smaller squares, pointed stars, crosses and other Berber symbolism. With a soft low pile texture, the palette is warm and bold with deep colors - scarlet, saffron, deep golds, charcoal gray and black. The floor rug is finished with a braided cotton fringe to one end.CONDITIONVery good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. Some fraying at top center edge (see photo) not out of line with overall vintage character.DIMENSIONS5’8” x 9’6” feet / 173 x 290Rug Type: Moroccan BoujadAge: Vintage 40-50 yearsMaterial: 100% Lamb’s Wool, Cotton FringeConstruction: Handwoven / Hand-KnottedTexture: Soft Low PileCountry of Origin: MoroccoMoroccan Boujad Rugs:Boujad rugs are handwoven by women artisans from Boujad, a small region between the Middle Atlas Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean in Morocco. They are typically characterized by strong, bold colors - deep red, pink, purple and orange - with traditional Berber lozenges and geometric motifs, all having tribal meaning and significance, often with references to fertility, rural life, marriage, spiritual beliefs and more.
Price: 1997.5 USD
Location: Detroit, Michigan
End Time: 2024-12-06T12:22:56.000Z
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Pattern: Geometric
Item Thickness: 0.25 in
Shape: Rectangle
Pile Height: Low
Size: 6 x 10 ft
Regional Design: Berber
Color: Red
Material: Wool, 100% Cotton
Item Length: 114 in
Brand: Handmade
Type: Area Rug
Era: Late 20th Century (1970-1999)
Style: Tribal
Original/Reproduction: Original
Weave: Hand-Woven
Time Period Manufactured: 1970-1979
Production Technique: Woven
Country/Region of Manufacture: Morocco
Room: Any Room
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 68 in
