By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20825, vintage Moroccan wedding blanket, Berber Handira Tamizart. This handwoven wool vintage Moroccan wedding blanket also known as a Berber Handira features rows of fluffy fringe embellished with accent colors. The underside of this vintage Handira blanket displays kilim bands on a black-coffee backdrop with accent colors. These bands are linked back to the flat-weave kilims of the region. Generally woven by the bride's family members, these Moroccan Handiras are symbolic textiles. Moroccan wedding blankets are believed to keep away evil spirits, bring good luck to the new married couple, and bequeath fertility. The depth of meaning presented in this cream-colored cherished textile, is what make Moroccan Handira wedding...
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Late 20th Century Bohemian Moroccan Furniture