Anusuya

Only one made

Anusuya Vintage Moroccan Rug

Dimensions:
6'8" x 9'11" (204 cm x 301 cm)

Rug Description

One-of-a-kind vintage rug, hand-knotted by Beni M'Guild tribes in the Middle Atlas mountains of Morocco

Dimensions: 6'8" x 9'11" (204 cm x 301 cm)

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

Rug Type:
  • Hand-knotted Rugs

    Sturdy pile rugs meticulously woven by hand, with individually hand-tied knots, so no two are exactly alike

Age:
  • Vintage

    Typically between 20-100 years old

Main Color:
  • Red

Rug Details

  • One-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock!
  • 100% wool
  • Dimensions: 6'8" x 9'11" (204 cm x 301 cm)
  • One-sided fringe: measures 3.9" (10 cm)
  • Plush pile: approximately 1.2" (3 cm)
  • Color palette: cherry red, mustard yellow, slate gray
  • 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 Originally made for personal use, these rugs took months to weave, documenting a shifting tide of events and emotions in the weaver’s life
    • Woven in reverse-pile technique, this rug was designed from the back, and slowly reveals its design on the front as the pile starts to wear
    • A hooked detail, also known as a sickle, represents metal, which had protective magic according to the Amazigh
    • An absolute classic, diamond-based designs create a beautiful and dynamic field of geometric shapes
    Region of Origin

    Rugs in the Beni M'Guild style can be distinguished by a fairly heavy pile, playful and complex color variation, and striped, flatwoven ends.

    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 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

    Large rugs from 6’ x 9’ to 7’ x 10’ make great centerpieces.

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