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Rug Description
One-of-a-kind new rug, handwoven and handknotted by skilled artisans using techniques originated by the Marmoucha tribes in the Middle Atlas mountains of Morocco
Dimensions: 5'0" x 6'10" (153 cm x 210 cm)
Natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted rugs
Rug Type:
- Hand-knotted Rugs
Age:
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New
Recently woven and never used in a home
Main Color:
- Beige, Cream
Color Palette:
- Cream
A warm off-white
- Royal Blue
A medium-to-deep true blue
Rug Details
- One-of-a-kind new rug — only one in stock!
- 100% wool
- Dimensions: 5'0" x 6'10" (153 cm x 210 cm)
- Plush pile: approximately 1.6"(4cm)
- Fringe: measures 3.9" (10 cm)
- Color palette: cream, royal 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 Originally made for personal use, these rugs took months to weave, documenting a shifting tide of events and emotions in the weaver’s life.
- Diagonal lines weave and intersect, forming a grid-like pattern
- A raised pattern woven with a slightly higher pile
- A handsome, hand-braided fringe woven from threads of the loom
The Marmoucha tribal territory includes some of the highest elevations of the Middle Atlas. These rugs have a very heavy pile, and were woven for both bed and floor coverings. They often feature chessboard or triangular designs, double-sided pile at the edges, and limited borders.
Material DetailsWool, 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.
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.