Sharon
Sharon Vintage Moroccan Rug
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Description
One-of-a-kind vintage rug, flatwoven the town of Talsint in eastern Morocco.
Dimensions: 6'5" x 9'2" (196 cm x 280 cm)
Sharon has been professionally cleaned; age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted vintage rugs.
Product Type:
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Kilim
Flatwoven, pileless rugs that often have distinctive geometric patterns and contrasting bright colors.
Age:
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Vintage
Typically between 20-100 years old
Main Color:
- Multicolor
Color Palette:
- Walnut Brown
A medium-to-dark true brown
- Cherry Red
A bright, true red
- Warm Vanilla Beige
A warm pale beige, almost tan
Product Details
- One-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock!
- 100% wool
- Dimensions: 6'5" x 9'2" (196 cm x 280 cm)
- One-sided fringe: measures 1.2" (3 cm)
- Color palette: walnut brown, cherry red, warm vanilla beige
- 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 Originally made for personal use, these rugs took months to weave, documenting a shifting tide of events and emotions in the weaver’s life.
- Stripes—a simple and timeless classic
- Directional design or color gradients with purposeful asymmetry and movement
The market town for the Aït Bou Ichaouen tribe, Talsint rugs typically feature wool wefts, cotton warps, and lots of color.
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 flatweave that feels soft and fluffy underfoot.