5'1" X 7'7" Vintage Moroccan Kilim Rug, Yellow - Yoshitaka - Revival™

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Yoshitaka Vintage Moroccan Kilim Rug

Dimensions:
5'1" x 7'7" (155 cm x 231 cm)

Rug Description

One-of-a-kind vintage rug, flatwoven in the capital city of Rabat on the coast of Morocco

Dimensions: 5'1" x 7'7" (155 cm x 231 cm)

Yoshitaka has been professionally cleaned; age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted vintage rugs

Rug Type:
  • Flatweave Rugs

    Reversible rugs without pile, also known as kilims, made by hand-weaving horizontal weft yarns through vertical warp yarns

Age:
  • Vintage

    Typically between 20-100 years old

Main Color:
  • Yellow

Rug Details

  • One-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock!
  • 100% wool
  • Dimensions: 5'1" x 7'7" (155 cm x 231 cm)
  • Thickness: approximately 0.15'' (3-4 mm)
  • Color palette: yellow ochre, walnut brown, warm vanilla beige
  • 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 Originally made for personal use, these rugs took months to weave, documenting a shifting tide of events and emotions in the weaver’s life
    • A central medallion anchors the motif to a center focal point from which the design blooms out and is balanced by complementary design elements
    • Abrash adds visual depth and texture in its variation in color and tone
    Region of Origin

    Rabat, founded in the 12th century, became Morocco’s capital after the French invaded in 1912. Rugs woven here, as in most Moroccan cities, are more reminiscent of Turkish rugs in their design and weaving technique, often featuring a central medallion.

    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 flatweave that feels soft underfoot. Having stood the test of time, this hand-processed wool has reacted to its various environments, acquiring an untamed, nubby look and feel.

    How to Style This Rug

    Spruce up smaller spaces with small rugs between 3’ x 5’ and 5’ x 8’.

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