Milijana
Milijana Moroccan Rug
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Rug Description
One-of-a-kind new rug, flatwoven by skilled artisans using techniques originated by the Zanafi in the High Atlas mountains of Morocco.
Dimensions: 5'1" x 7'7" (157 cm x 233 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:
- Multicolor
Color Palette:
- Cream
A warm off-white
- Crimson Red
A strong red, inclining to purple
- Navy
A deep true navy
- Charcoal
A dark gray
Rug Details
- One-of-a-kind new rug — only one in stock!
- 100% wool pile on cotton foundation
- Dimensions: 5'1" x 7'7" (157 cm x 233 cm)
- Fringe: measures 3.9" (10 cm)
- Color palette: cream, crimson red, navy, charcoal
- 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 Originally made for personal use, these rugs took months to weave, documenting a shifting tide of events and emotions in the weaver’s life.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
- Abrash adds visual depth and texture in its variation in color and tone
- The bold, balanced simplicity of color-blocking is reminiscent of abstract art canvases
Zanafi 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.
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 strong cotton foundation, prized for its sturdiness.
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.