Gatien Vintage Moroccan Rug
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Description
One-of-a-kind vintage rug, handwoven and handknotted in the town of Azilal between the High and Middle Atlas mountains of Morocco.
Dimensions: 5'0" x 8'4" (154 cm x 255 cm)
Gatien 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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Vintage
Typically between 20-100 years old
Main Color:
- Multicolor
Color Palette:
- Teal
A medium blue-green
- Walnut Brown
A medium-to-dark true brown
- Cream
A warm off-white
- Dark Dusty Rose Pink
A dark pink-red
- Eggplant
A dark, brownish purple
Product Details
- One-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock!
- 100% wool
- Dimensions: 5'0" x 8'4" (154 cm x 255 cm)
- Plush pile: approximately 1.2"(3cm)
- One-sided fringe: measures 3.9" (10 cm)
- Color palette: teal, walnut brown, cream, dark dusty rose pink, eggplant
- 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 Originally made for personal use, these rugs took months to weave, documenting a shifting tide of events and emotions in the weaver’s life.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
- Artisanal and tribal, geometric designs feature angular edges and simple shapes—like diamonds, squares, lattices, and stylized animals
Azilal rugs typically have abstract, painterly designs, and are similar to rugs from Ourika. These pieces can be distinguished by their bright colors, facilitated by the use of cotton in addition to wool.
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 underfoot. Having stood the test of time, this hand-processed wool has reacted to its various environments, acquiring an untamed, nubby look and feel.
