Geskea Moroccan Rug

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new rug, flatwoven by skilled artisans using techniques originated by the Zanafi in the High Atlas mountains of Morocco.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 9'5\" x 13'9\" (288 cm x 420 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNatural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted rugs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- details --\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind new rug — only one in stock! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 9'5\" x 13'9\" (288 cm x 420 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFringe: measures 3.9\" (10 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor palette: midnight blue, navy, cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese rugs are prized for their expressive design and construction. Their freeform edges meander and wiggle, unbound by constrictions of mass production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!-- notes --\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMotifs\u003c\/b\u003e\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 Originally made for personal use, these rugs took months to weave, documenting a shifting tide of events and emotions in the weaver’s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\u003eStripes—a simple and timeless classic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA decorative fringe has been hand-tied not just at the top and bottom of the rug, but around all four sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA handsome, hand-braided fringe woven from threads of the loom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eZanafi is a term with an obscure origin. It's used to describe a type of chidoui, which is a type of hanbel, or flatweave. It is also a family name in Taznakht. Zanafi rugs display exquisite technical precision, and were designed as floor coverings for guests. These pieces typically fall into two different color palettes: one with a dominance of saffron yellow, the other with undyed black and white wools and a hint of red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial Details\u003c\/b\u003e\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. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoroccan 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}