Olegs
Olegs Vintage Moroccan Runner 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: 2'10" x 8'2" (88 cm x 250 cm)
Olegs 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:
- Red
Color Palette:
- Maroon
A medium-to-dark purplish red
- Crimson Red
A strong red, inclining to purple
- Blush Beige
A pale pinkish beige
Product Details
- One-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock!
- 100% wool
- Dimensions: 2'10" x 8'2" (88 cm x 250 cm)
- Medium pile: approximately 0.4"1cm)
- One-sided fringe: measures 2.4" (6 cm)
- Color palette: maroon, crimson red, blush 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 Originally made for personal use, these rugs took months to weave, documenting a shifting tide of events and emotions in the weaver’s life.
- Diagonal lines weave and intersect, forming a grid-like pattern
- A simple classic, polka dots are at once playful and sophisticated
- An eye motif indicates the power to reflect the evil eye, and thus protect the weaver
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 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.