Pamfilica Vintage Moroccan Rug
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Description
One-of-a-kind vintage rug, handwoven and handknotted by Beni Ourain tribes in the Middle Atlas mountains of Morocco
Dimensions: 5'2" x 6'6" (158 cm x 200 cm)
Pamfilica 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:
- Beige, Cream
Color Palette:
- Cream
A warm off-white
- Crimson Red
A strong red, inclining to purple
- Ash Brown Gray
A light-to-medium brownish gray
Product Details
- One-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock!
- 100% wool
- Dimensions: 5'2" x 6'6" (158 cm x 200 cm)
- Plush pile: approximately 0.8"(2cm)
- One-sided fringe: measures 2.4" (6 cm)
- Color palette: cream, crimson red, ash brown 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
- 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 Originally made for personal use, these rugs took months to weave, documenting a shifting tide of events and emotions in the weaver’s life.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
- An absolute classic, diamond-based designs create a beautiful and dynamic field of geometric shapes
- Directional design or color gradients with purposeful asymmetry and movement
As of 1991, the large Beni Ourain tribal territory was home to nearly a quarter of the Moroccan sheep population. This rather large group of tribes are famous for their fleece-like white rugs, designed for sleeping on and under, with a barely-visible meandering black or brown diamond lattice design.
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.
