Anahita Vintage Moroccan Rug

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style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind gently used rug - only one in stock!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 6'4\" x 8'7\" (195 cm x 263 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlush pile: approximately 1.2\"(3cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-sided fringe: measures 2.4\" (6 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor palette: cantaloupe, dusty rose pink, seafoam green, cream, inky black\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 Originally made for personal use, these rugs took months to weave, documenting a shifting tide of events and emotions in the weaver’s life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA simple, but classic design—zig-zag patterns represent water as a vital element in life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tree of life, a symbol found in religions worldwide, alludes to nature and was commonly used in Amazigh tattoos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn eight-pointed star symbolizes the feminine and fertility\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\u003eA checkerboard field is playful, geometric, and said to be symbolic of higher realms, worlds beyond, fertility, and the divine.\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. Construction-wise, they have twice as many horizontal as vertical knots, which makes them floppy and easy to move.\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 wool foundation, adding body and helping it hug the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoroccan 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}