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Early and Rare Abstract Rehamna Moroccan Berber Rug

$11,258.91
£8,406.74
€9,500
CA$15,442.29
A$17,356.11
CHF 9,038.60
MX$211,093.23
NOK 115,660.02
SEK 109,679.78
DKK 72,319.78
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The carpets of the Rehamna derive from the so called 'Haouz,' a landscape of hills and plains situated between the Middle Atlas and the Atlantic Ocean mostly inhabited by Arabic groups and arabised Berbers. Their weavings can be divided in two distinct groups, one distinguished by red/orange open fields and the other, called 'zarbiya', with the field punctuated by a series of abstract motifs similar to the iconography of the neighbouring Boujad weavings. The Rehamna are characterised by an additional selvedge wrapping in black wool or goat hair, creating the typical sawtooth indentations we see on the sides. The present example is an iconic example of the latter type, distinguished by a horizontal layering of blocks of pattern similar to painterly brushstrokes. The visual impression is as if the rich red, orange, ivory and black field has been embellished by ancient motifs, creating an abstract landscape in which we recognize pattern yet we also see its complete negation. A truly magnificent, early and rare example of Moroccan Berber weaving at its best.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 66.93 in (170 cm)Length: 147.64 in (375 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The lower kilim end skirt is very slightly missing towards the center. It can be easily restored should one desire to do so. .
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Alberto Levi Gallery 016261stDibs: LU95494147073

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