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Midcentury Mauritanian Tuareg Mat

$3,900

£2,965.78

€3,420.88

CA$5,463.19

A$6,114.38

CHF 3,192.66

MX$74,595.85

NOK 40,526.67

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Midcentury Tuareg mat handwoven with palm reed and leather in a complex tribal design in real Indigo blue and yellow vegetable dyed leather in a tribal design with fascinating Berber symbols. Each mat is one-of-a-kind and tells a unique story from the artisan. The design motifs are similar to those in traditional Moroccan Amazigh pieces, often representing strength, protection, and prosperity. These mats are handwoven using traditional techniques, often on a loom situated on the ground. The weaving process is intricate and requires skilled artisans, often women, who pass down the knowledge through generations. Tuareg mats are recognized for their unique geometric patterns and symbols. These designs often hold deep cultural meaning and tell stories related to the weaver's life and tribal traditions. Common symbols include diamonds (representing protection), zigzag lines (symbolizing life's path), and crosses (signifying protection and unity). Colors also hold symbolic weight, with red for strength, blue for peace, and yellow for prosperity Originally, Tuareg mats served practical purposes as flooring and walls for nomadic shelters, their lightweight and durable construction well-suited to the harsh desert environment. More than just utilitarian items, Tuareg mats are cultural symbols representing the Tuareg people's nomadic lifestyle, resilience, and artistic heritage. They can be portable architecture, sacred spaces, gathering places, status symbols, and even wedding gifts. Dimensions: 6'2 x 9'

Dimensions:

Width: 74 in (187.96 cm)Length: 108 in (274.32 cm)

Style:

Tribal (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Reed,Hand-Woven

Place of Origin:

Mauritania

Period:

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Circa 1970

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Great vintage condition.

Seller Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU10149243025202

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