Thambu

Only one made

Thambu Moroccan Rug

Dimensions:
4'9" x 7'5" (146 cm x 227 cm)

Rug Description

One-of-a-kind lightly used rug, hand-knotted near the small city of Boujad in the Chaouia-Ouardigha region of Morocco

Dimensions: 4'9" x 7'5" (146 cm x 227 cm)

Thambu 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:
  • Red

Rug Details

  • One-of-a-kind gently used rug — only one in stock!
  • 100% wool
  • Dimensions: 4'9" x 7'5" (146 cm x 227 cm)
  • One-sided fringe: measures 2.8" (7 cm)
  • Plush pile: approximately 1.2" (3 cm)
  • Color palette: cadmium red, inky black, cream, cantaloupe, eggplant
  • 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 Originally made for personal use, these rugs took months to weave, documenting a shifting tide of events and emotions in the weaver’s life
    • Artisanal and tribal, geometric designs feature angular edges and simple shapes—like diamonds, squares, lattices, and stylized animals
    • A non-pictorial design employs color, shape, and composition to create a visual language and texture which isn't confined to what we see
    Region of Origin

    Boujad was considered a holy town. Boujad rugs were made by a variety of tribes, and thus vary widely in color, composition, and weave. Often described with words like surreal, mystic, and mesmerizing, these rugs depict a world beyond reality. Construction-wise, they have twice as many horizontal as vertical knots, which makes them floppy and easy to move.

    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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