Matra Vintage Tribal Kilim Rug
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Rug Description
One-of-a-kind new rug, flatwoven by skilled artisans using techniques originated near the small city of Boujad in the Chaouia-Ouardigha region of Morocco
Dimensions: 4'11" x 8'2" (150 cm x 250 cm)
Matra has been professionally cleaned; age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted vintage rugs.
Rug Type:
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Kilim
Flatwoven, pileless rugs that often have distinctive geometric patterns and contrasting bright colors.
Age:
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Vintage
Typically between 20-100 years old
Main Color:
- Multicolor
Color Palette:
- Rich Amethyst
A dark, true purple
- Peacock Turquoise
A greener turquoise
- White
A true white
- Sandstone
A light tan
- Dusty Rose Pink
A medium-to-light pink-red
- Evergreen
A dark, true green
- Salmon Pink
A light, slightly coral pink
- Inky Black
True black
Rug Details
- One-of-a-kind new rug — only one in stock!
- Mixed fiber pile on wool foundation
- Dimensions: 4'11" x 8'2" (150 cm x 250 cm)
- One-sided fringe: measures 3.9" (10 cm)
- Color palette: rich amethyst, peacock turquoise, white, sandstone, dusty rose pink, evergreen, salmon pink, inky black
- These rugs are prized for their expressive design and construction. Their freeform edges meander and wiggle, unbound by constrictions of mass production.
- Shedding should be expected within the first few months of use, as this piece is handwoven with fibers twisted together from different upcycled sources. We ensure that the rug meets all standards for quality and this does not detract from its overall aesthetic
Curator's Notes
- 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 Originally made for personal use, these rugs took months to weave, documenting a shifting tide of events and emotions in the weaver’s life.
- A minimalist, midcentury design with art deco elemen
- Artisanal and tribal, geometric designs feature angular edges and primitive shapes—like diamonds, squares, lattices, and stylized animals
- Directional design or color gradients with purposeful asymmetry and movement
- Abrash adds visual depth and texture in its variation in color and tone
Boujad was considered a holy town. Rugs attributed there are wide-ranging in color, composition, and weave because they are not all from one tribe. Often described with words like surreal, mystic, and mesmerizing, Boujads depict a world beyond reality. Construction-wise, they have twice as many horizontal as vertical knots, which makes them floppy and easy to move.
Material DetailsThis rug is called a boucherouite, which derives from bu sharwit, a Moroccan Arabic term meaning 'piece of cloth'. Reflective of the ever-shifting post-modern, post-consumer landscape, these 'everything rugs' are woven with colorful miscellaneous fiber scraps. In this piece, a mixed-fiber pile is knotted onto a textured wool foundation.
Moroccan wool is locally sourced and produces a thick, strong pile that feels soft and fluffy underfoot. A small amount of shedding is to be expected from this natural fiber, but it’s worth it: its high pile is beloved for its wild, tousled texture.
