One-of-a-kind vintage rug, hand-knotted in the town of Azilal between the High and Middle Atlas mountains of Morocco
Dimensions: 5'5" x 9'5" (165 cm x 287 cm)
Gnanasegaran 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:
Multicolor
Rug Details
One-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock!
100% wool pile on mixed fiber foundation
Dimensions: 5'5" x 9'5" (165 cm x 287 cm)
One-sided fringe: measures 2.8" (7 cm)
Plush pile: approximately 1.2" (3 cm)
Color palette: cherry red, magenta, turquoise blue, navy, tan
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 Originally made for personal use, these rugs took months to weave, documenting a shifting tide of events and emotions in the weaver’s life
Diagonal lines weave and intersect, forming a grid-like pattern
Artisanal and tribal, geometric designs feature angular edges and simple shapes—like diamonds, squares, lattices, and stylized animals
A pictorial motif depicts scenes, landscapes, and subjects from everyday life
Region of Origin
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 Details
This rug is called a boucherouite, which derives from bu sharwit, a Moroccan Arabic term meaning 'piece of cloth'. Reflective of the ever-shifting post-modern, post-consumer landscape, these 'everything rugs' are woven with colorful miscellaneous fiber scraps. In this piece, a wool pile is knotted onto mixed-fiber wefts and textured wool warps.
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.
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Their freeform edges meander and wiggle, unbound by constrictions of mass production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\u003eArtisanal and tribal, geometric designs feature angular edges and simple shapes—like diamonds, squares, lattices, and stylized animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pictorial motif depicts scenes, landscapes, and subjects from everyday life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRegion of Origin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eAzilal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis rug is called a boucherouite, which derives from bu sharwit, a Moroccan Arabic term meaning 'piece of cloth'. 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