Ciresila Moroccan Rug
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Rug Description
One-of-a-kind new rug, flatwoven by skilled artisans using techniques originated in the city of Khenifra in the Middle Atlas mountains of Morocco
Dimensions: 9'10" x 13'1" (300 cm x 400 cm)
Natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted 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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New
Recently woven and never used in a home
Main Color:
- Beige, Cream
Color Palette:
- Warm Vanilla Beige
A warm pale beige, almost tan
- Dusty Rose Pink
A medium-to-light pink-red
- Turquoise Blue
A bright, greenish medium-blue
Rug Details
- One-of-a-kind new rug — only one in stock!
- 100% wool
- Dimensions: 9'10" x 13'1" (300 cm x 400 cm)
- One-sided fringe: measures 43.3" (110 cm)
- Color palette: warm vanilla beige, dusty rose pink, turquoise blue
- 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
- 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 Originally made for personal use, these rugs took months to weave, documenting a shifting tide of events and emotions in the weaver’s life.
- Directional design or color gradients with purposeful asymmetry and movement
- A crosshatched fade from gentle wear over time produces a soft, distressed look, muting the original color palette
- Abrash adds visual depth and texture in its variation in color and tone
- A handsome, hand-braided fringe woven from threads of the loom
Once associated with Zayane tribes, the town of Khenifra is a center for contemporary rug production. Today, rugs from this area are frequently inspired by the Beni M'rirt style, identifiable by their geometric motifs.
Material DetailsWool, a staple in Moroccan rug design, is 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, wool warps are flatwoven onto wool wefts, adding enviable body and heft.
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.
