Blaziejus

Only one made

Blaziejus Moroccan Rug

Dimensions:
4'4" x 8'3" (133 cm x 252 cm)

Rug Description

One-of-a-kind lightly used rug, hand-knotted by Zemmour tribes west of the Middle Atlas mountains of Morocco

Dimensions: 4'4" x 8'3" (133 cm x 252 cm)

Blaziejus has been professionally cleaned; age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted vintage rugs

Rug Type:
  • Hand-knotted Rugs

    Sturdy pile rugs meticulously woven by hand, with individually hand-tied knots, so no two are exactly alike

Age:
  • Lightly Used

    Typically between 5-20 years old

Main Color:
  • Red

Rug Details

  • One-of-a-kind gently used rug — only one in stock!
  • 100% wool
  • Dimensions: 4'4" x 8'3" (133 cm x 252 cm)
  • One-sided fringe: measures 2.8" (7 cm)
  • Plush pile: approximately 0.8" (2 cm)
  • Color palette: cadmium red, canary yellow, royal blue, inky black
  • 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 Originally made for personal use, these rugs took months to weave, documenting a shifting tide of events and emotions in the weaver’s life
    • Lined with a repeating set of three medallions to create multiple points of visual interest and direction
    • A geometric, step-like pattern which expresses the primitive, artisanal qualities of weaving from nomadic cultures
    Region of Origin

    A confederation of tribes whose territory sat between Rabat and Meknès, the Zemmour wove piled rugs which tended to be smaller than most Middle Atlas rugs. These pieces often combine vertical and horiziontal rows of motifs into a chessboard design, or feature diamond and triangular arrangements. Red is frequently used for the ground or the selvedge.

    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 soft—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.

    How to Style This Rug

    Spruce up smaller spaces with small rugs between 3’ x 5’ and 5’ x 8’.

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