Vladilena Moroccan Runner Rug
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Description
One-of-a-kind gently used rug, handwoven and handknotted near the small city of Boujad in the Chaouia-Ouardigha region of Morocco
Dimensions: 3'1" x 22'4" (94 cm x 683 cm)
Vladilena has been professionally cleaned; age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted vintage rugs.
Product Type:
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Naturally Aged
Vintage, handwoven rugs from Turkey and Morocco, selected for their color and design and preserved as-is.
Age:
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Lightly Used
Typically between 5-20 years old
Main Color:
- Beige, Cream
Color Palette:
- Warm Vanilla Beige
A warm pale beige, almost tan
- Cream
A warm off-white
- Powder Blue
A pale pastel blue
- Cornflower Blue
A light-to-medium slightly violet-blue
- Salmon Pink
A light, slightly coral pink
Product Details
- One-of-a-kind gently used rug - only one in stock!
- 100% wool
- Dimensions: 3'1" x 22'4" (94 cm x 683 cm)
- Plush pile: approximately 1.2"(3cm)
- One-sided fringe: measures 2.4" (6 cm)
- Color palette: warm vanilla beige, cream, powder blue, cornflower blue, salmon pink
- 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 Originally made for personal use, these rugs took months to weave, documenting a shifting tide of events and emotions in the weaver’s life.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
- Stripes—a simple and timeless classic
- The bold, balanced simplicity of color-blocking is reminiscent of abstract art canvases
- A checkerboard field is playful, geometric, and said to be symbolic of higher realms, worlds beyond, fertility, and the divine.
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 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.
