One-of-a-kind vintage rug, handwoven and handknotted by Beni M'Guild tribes in the Middle Atlas mountains of Morocco
Dimensions: 5'6" x 11'5" (170 cm x 350 cm)
Dorothee has been professionally cleaned; age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted vintage rugs.
Rug Type:
Naturally Aged
Vintage, handwoven rugs from Turkey and Morocco, selected for their color and design and preserved as-is.
Age:
Vintage
Typically between 20-100 years old
Main Color:
Purple
Rug Details
One-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock!
100% wool
Dimensions: 5'6" x 11'5" (170 cm x 350 cm)
Plush pile: approximately 0.8"(2cm)
One-sided fringe: measures 1.6" (4 cm)
Color palette: lavender, rich amethyst, tangerine orange, cantaloupe, cream, ash brown gray
These rugs are prized for their expressive design and construction. Their freeform edges meander and wiggle, unbound by constrictions of mass production.
Curator's Notes
Motifs
Moroccan rugs don’t come with a key. As with any painting or poem, their motifs have many subjective interpretations. Originally made for personal use, these rugs took months to weave, documenting a shifting tide of events and emotions in the weaver’s life.
Diagonal lines weave and intersect, forming a grid-like pattern
An absolute classic, diamond-based designs create a beautiful and dynamic field of geometric shapes
A geometric, step-like pattern which expresses the primitive, artisanal qualities of weaving from nomadic cultures
Crosses are a fundamental element of rug design (occasionally alluding to faith)
Origin
Rugs in the Beni M'Guild style can be distinguished by a fairly heavy pile, playful and complex color variation, and striped, flatwoven ends
Material Details
Wool, a staple in Moroccan rug design, was considered almost sacred to the Amazigh (Berber) people, whose nomadic lifestyle included sheep and goat herding. In addition to being available, wool is durable, long-lasting, and incredibly plush—so it’s super comfy to walk and relax on. In this piece, the wool pile is knotted onto a wool foundation, adding body and helping it hug the floor.
Moroccan wool is locally sourced and produces a thick, strong pile that feels soft underfoot. Having stood the test of time, this hand-processed wool has reacted to its various environments, acquiring an untamed, nubby look and feel.
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Their freeform edges meander and wiggle, unbound by constrictions of mass production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- notes --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMotifs\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoroccan rugs don’t come with a key. As with any painting or poem, their motifs have many subjective interpretations. Originally made for personal use, these rugs took months to weave, documenting a shifting tide of events and emotions in the weaver’s life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagonal lines weave and intersect, forming a grid-like pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn absolute classic, diamond-based designs create a beautiful and dynamic field of geometric shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA geometric, step-like pattern which expresses the primitive, artisanal qualities of weaving from nomadic cultures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrosses are a fundamental element of rug design (occasionally alluding to faith)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRugs in the Beni M'Guild style can be distinguished by a fairly heavy pile, playful and complex color variation, and striped, flatwoven ends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial Details\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWool, a staple in Moroccan rug design, was considered almost sacred to the Amazigh (Berber) people, whose nomadic lifestyle included sheep and goat herding. 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