What is a Moroccan rug?

A Moroccan rug is a weaving that has been traditionally woven by hand in the country of Morocco. Moroccan rugs are known for their bold colours and geometric designs.

What is a vintage Moroccan rug?

A vintage Moroccan rug is a rug that is anywhere between 30-100 years old. As it is likely to have been used in a family home, a vintage Moroccan rug may exhibit signs of wear including some fading, unravelled tassels or small repairs. These features often authenticate a genuine vintage rug.

What is a Beni Ouarain rug?

A Beni Ouarain rug is a rug that has been made by the Beni Ouarain tribes located in the Middle Atlas Mountains of Morocco. These thick-piled rugs are invariably made from 100% undyed sheep's wool and often bear characteristic geometric designs.

Vintage Ait Bou Ichaouen Tribal Rug

£395.00

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ABOUT AIT BOU ICHAOUEN RUGS

This is a beautiful handwoven rug made circa 1970 by the women of the nomadic Ait Bou Ichaouen tribe in the north-east of Morocco. Its base is a tightly woven cream hanbel (kilim) and it is adorned with a geometrical lozenge design made from recycled textiles in shades of pink, green, blue, white and yellow. A very attractive and vibrant rug.

This rug design on its strong kilim base has been so cleverly created using scraps of fabric. I admire the resourceful nature of Berber women, applying such colour and vibrancy to a plain flatweave, and producing such an attractive final piece.

Circa 1970.

2.70 m x 1.45 m / 8' 10" x 4' 9".

6.2 kg.

Ref: ABI-HBL-151.

Ait Bou Ichaouen rugs, also known as Talsint rugs, are tribal carpets handwoven by women in remote areas of north-east Morocco between the Atlas Mountains and the Algerian border. This tribe predominantly live in tents and their rug designs are heavily inspired by the surrounding natural landscape – mountain peaks and valleys – as well as their personal awareness of their calling to bear children and motherhood. The colours and patterns used in weaving are often bold and striking, creating a strong visual impact.

The rugs produced in this area have only been discovered within the last twenty-five years or so and, due to the tribe’s isolation, only a limited number of rugs have reached the mainstream market. They are therefore very rare and very collectible.

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