One-of-a-kind gently used rug, handwoven and handknotted near the small city of Boujad in the Chaouia-Ouardigha region of Morocco
Dimensions: 2'7" x 9'4" (79 cm x 286 cm)
Alviina has been professionally cleaned; age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted vintage rugs.
Rug Type:
Naturally Aged
Vintage, handwoven rugs from Turkey and Morocco, selected for their color and design and preserved as-is.
Age:
Lightly Used
Typically between 5-20 years old
Main Color:
Pink
Rug Details
One-of-a-kind gently used rug - only one in stock!
100% wool
Dimensions: 2'7" x 9'4" (79 cm x 286 cm)
Plush pile: approximately 0.8"(2cm)
One-sided fringe: measures 4.7" (12 cm)
Color palette: bubblegum pink, dusty rose pink, cream
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 Originally made for personal use, these rugs took months to weave, documenting a shifting tide of events and emotions in the weaver’s life.
Directional design or color gradients with purposeful asymmetry and movement
A series of repeating medallions fill out the field in balanced, ornamental details
Artisanal and tribal, geometric designs feature angular edges and simple shapes—like diamonds, squares, lattices, and stylized animals
Abrash adds visual depth and texture in its variation in color and tone
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.
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.
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Their freeform edges meander and wiggle, unbound by constrictions of mass production.\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\u003eDirectional design or color gradients with purposeful asymmetry and movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA series of repeating medallions fill out the field in balanced, ornamental details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtisanal and tribal, geometric designs feature angular edges and simple shapes—like diamonds, squares, lattices, and stylized animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbrash adds visual depth and texture in its variation in color and tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoujad 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. 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