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1980's Berber Glaoui High-Low Moroccan Carpet with Raised Design
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20923 Vintage Glaoui Moroccan High-Low Rug, 12'10 x 17'08. Woven with intention and soul by the Glaoui artisans of Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains, this vintage high-low wool Moroccan rug stands as a radiant embodiment of Berber heritage—an heirloom of distinction that defies both trend and time. Originating from one of Morocco’s most historically influential tribes, whose ancestral lands nestled near Ouarzazate straddled ancient caravan routes, this precious textile is far more than functional art—it is an elite cultural artifact. Rare and commanding in scale, this magnificent work of art blends the architectural grandeur of kasbahs with spiritual geometries that have guided nomadic Berbers for generations. Its raised high-low construction imparts both visual intrigue and tactile opulence, conjuring the interplay of earth and sky, shadow and light.
The rug’s labyrinthine lattice of angular compartments evokes the fortified walls of the Glaoui strongholds, each segment acting as a sanctuary of encoded symbols and protective charms. Serrated diamonds ripple across the surface like sacred glyphs—ancestral shields warding off misfortune while preserving the intimate traditions of matriarchal weaving. Inside these enclosures, abstract forms reminiscent of arrows, lozenges, and zigzag paths narrate an ancient oral language—one that celebrates fertility, maps nomadic journeys, and honors ancestral memory. Every deviation, asymmetry, or flourish of the hand speaks to the authenticity of a rug woven not by rote, but by spirit.
Color becomes both an expression and a rite. The rug’s palette, composed of naturally derived dyes, captures the chromatic essence of the Moroccan landscape: deep indigo for protection and knowledge, saffron and ochre for vitality and abundance, and rich carmine red for life-force and celebration. These colors are not simply decorative—they are elemental. Worn with poetic age, the hues have softened into a patina of timeless allure, granting this piece a quiet authority that is as much about scarcity as it is about presence. In a world saturated by the synthetic, this rug remains a beacon of integrity, handcrafted from unbleached wool and dyed with the very minerals and flora of the Glaoui homeland.
To acquire a precious Glaoui rug of this stature is to partake in a lineage of cultural guardianship. It is an invitation to align oneself with a heritage of prestige, where exclusivity is earned not through excess, but through devotion to meaning, ritual, and art. Whether draped in the halls of a collector’s estate, a contemporary gallery, or a minimalist coastal retreat, this rug becomes a sacred dialogue between past and present. As tactile poetry, it transcends fashion and function—offering instead an experience of intimacy, cultural reverence, and profound beauty that only the rarest masterpieces can provide.
This is a textured rug with a raised design.
Abrash.
Handwoven wool.
Made in Morocco.
Berber Tribes of Morocco. Glaoui.
Measures: 12'10 x 17'08.
Pile Height: 0.20 of an inch.
Date: 1980's. Late 20th Century.
- Creator:Berber Tribes of Morocco (Weaver)
- Dimensions:Width: 154 in (391.16 cm)Length: 212 in (538.48 cm)
- Style:Aesthetic Movement (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1980-1989
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash; High-Low Texture Rug.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 20923 Vintage Glaoui Moroccan Rug, 12'10 x 17'08 1stDibs: LU942926916172
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