Metella Moroccan Rug

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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: 4'11\" x 8'10\" (150 cm x 270 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlush pile: approximately 0.8\"(2cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-sided fringe: measures 3.5\" (9 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor palette: cream, walnut brown\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 Originally made for personal use, these rugs took months to weave, documenting a shifting tide of events and emotions in the weaver’s life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA simple, but classic design—zig-zag patterns represent water as a vital element in life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaznakht 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.\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"}