Kazimira Vintage Moroccan Rug
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Description
One-of-a-kind vintage rug, handwoven and handknotted near the small city of Boujad in the Chaouia-Ouardigha region of Morocco
Dimensions: 6'2" x 7'8" (189 cm x 236 cm)
Kazimira 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:
- Brown
Color Palette:
- Sandstone
A light tan
- Camel
A medium-to-dark tan
- Warm Vanilla Beige
A warm pale beige, almost tan
- Moss Green
A grayish green, with a hint of yellow
Product Details
- One-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock!
- 100% wool pile on cotton foundation
- Dimensions: 6'2" x 7'8" (189 cm x 236 cm)
- Low pile: approximately 0.2"(0.5cm)
- Color palette: sandstone, camel, warm vanilla beige, moss green
- 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 Originally made for personal use, these rugs took months to weave, documenting a shifting tide of events and emotions in the weaver’s life.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
- A lion's paw symbolizes strength and protection against ill will
- Floral motifs are a staple in rug design—showing up in a variety of styles including natural, abstract, and geometric
Boujad 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.
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 strong cotton foundation, prized for its sturdiness.
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.
