Akiba Vintage Moroccan Rug

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age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted vintage rugs.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- details --\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% wool pile on cotton foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5'8\" x 7'8\" (173 cm x 235 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlush pile: approximately 1.6\"(4cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-sided fringe: measures 3.9\" (10 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor palette: salmon pink, teal, faded raspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese rugs are prized for their expressive design and construction. 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 Originally made for personal use, these rugs took months to weave, documenting a shifting tide of events and emotions in the weaver’s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\u003eDiagonal lines weave and intersect, forming a grid-like pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn eye motif indicates the power to reflect the evil eye, and thus protect the weaver\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\u003eZayane, also known as Zaiane or Izayen, refers to a confederation of tribes whose tribal territory included the town of Khenifra. Intended for bedding and floor covering, Zayane rugs have a long, often red pile. Woven from the back in a reverse pile technique, these rugs only reveal their design on the front after the pile has been gently worn down from use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eWool, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoroccan wool is locally sourced and produces a thick, strong pile 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}