One-of-a-kind vintage rug, handwoven and handknotted by Zemmour tribes west of the Middle Atlas mountains of Morocco.
Dimensions: 4'3" x 6'5" (130 cm x 198 cm)
Lelian has been professionally cleaned; age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted vintage rugs.
Rug Type:
Naturally Aged
Vintage, handwoven rugs from Turkey and Morocco, selected for their color and design and preserved as-is.
Age:
Vintage
Typically between 20-100 years old
Main Color:
Blue
Rug Details
One-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock!
100% wool
Dimensions: 4'3" x 6'5" (130 cm x 198 cm)
Low pile: approximately 0.2"(0.5cm)
Color palette: navy, bubblegum pink, inky black, walnut brown
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 Originally made for personal use, these rugs took months to weave, documenting a shifting tide of events and emotions in the weaver’s life.
A series of repeating medallions fill out the field in balanced, ornamental details
An eight-pointed star symbolizes the feminine and fertility
Directional design or color gradients with purposeful asymmetry and movement
Origin
A confederation of tribes whose territory sat between Rabat and Meknès, the Zemmour wove piled rugs which tended to be smaller than most Middle Atlas rugs. These pieces often combine vertical and horiziontal rows of motifs into a chessboard design, or feature diamond and triangular arrangements. Red is frequently used for the ground or the selvedge.
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.
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Their freeform edges meander and wiggle, unbound by constrictions of mass production.\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. 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