4'6" X 9'0" Moroccan Rug, Orange - Gillo - Revival™

Gillo

Only one made

Gillo Moroccan Rug

Dimensions:
4'6" x 9'0" (137 cm x 274 cm)

Rug Description

One-of-a-kind lightly used rug, hand-knotted in the town of Taznakht in the High Atlas mountains of Morocco

Dimensions: 4'6" x 9'0" (137 cm x 274 cm)

Gillo 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:
  • Orange

Rug Details

  • One-of-a-kind gently used rug — only one in stock!
  • 100% wool
  • Dimensions: 4'6" x 9'0" (137 cm x 274 cm)
  • Low pile: approximately 0.2" (0.5 cm)
  • Color palette: spiced pumpkin orange, mustard yellow
  • 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 Originally made for personal use, these rugs took months to weave, documenting a shifting tide of events and emotions in the weaver’s life
    • A hooked detail, also known as a sickle, represents metal, which had protective magic according to the Amazigh
    • An eight-pointed star symbolizes the feminine and fertility
    • A simple, but classic design—zig-zag patterns represent water as a vital element in life
    Region of Origin

    Taznakht is a major market town and weaving center associated with the Ait Ouaouzguite and Zanafi. Rugs from this region can be identified by their tightly-woven and finely-knotted lowish pile and occasional anthropomorphic designs. Their frequent use of yellow is due to abundant local yellow-dye materials, like gorse flowers.

    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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