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.
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:
Cream
Rug 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
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 Originally made for personal use, these rugs took months to weave, documenting a shifting tide of events and emotions in the weaver’s life.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
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
Origin
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 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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--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5'2\" x 6'6\" (158 cm x 200 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlush pile: approximately 0.8\"(2cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-sided fringe: measures 2.4\" (6 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor palette: cream, crimson red, ash brown gray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese rugs are prized for their expressive design and construction. 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. 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\u003eA series of repeating medallions fill out the field in balanced, ornamental details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn eight-pointed star symbolizes the feminine and fertility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn absolute classic, diamond-based designs create a beautiful and dynamic field of geometric shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional design or color gradients with purposeful asymmetry and movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eWool, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoroccan 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}