Located in Barrington, IL
Few vintage Moroccan kilims survive at this scale, making this oversized mid-20th century example a genuinely rare find. Handwoven in the flatweave tradition by Moroccan village artisans, the piece features a bold repeated chevron pattern evoking the formations of birds in flight — a motif that carries deep symbolic resonance in North African weaving culture. A rich and brilliant red field provides the backdrop for rows of geometric zigzag designs in blue, black, yellow, and white, each row separated by narrow color stripes that add rhythm and depth to the composition. Its room-filling proportions and country-cottage spirit translate beautifully in mountain cabins, dining rooms, and open living spaces.
Whether anchoring a large living room or running the length of a dining hall, this magnificent kilim delivers color, scale, and cultural depth in equal measure.
Dimensions: 7’ 10” x 14’
Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Morocco
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation
Condition: Good
The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1523
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Furniture