Moroccan "Boucherouite" Rug

About the Item

Moroccan "Boucherouite" rug. A Moroccan rag rug, woven entirely with cut-up pieces of fabric from old clothes, etc. - boucherouite means rag or torn cloth in Moroccan Arabic. A relatively recent phenomenon, such weavings are products of socio-economic changes in Moroccan society, with nomadic tribes settling in towns, abandoning animal husbandry and losing access to wool. A very creative, artistic response by talented Moroccan women to changing life circumstances.

Dimensions:
Width: 57 in (144.78 cm)Length: 62 in (157.48 cm)
Style:
Tribal (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Cotton,Hand-Knotted
Place of Origin:
Morocco
Period:
Late 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Late 20th Century
Condition:
Very well preserved, sturdy and clean.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: DK-101-331stDibs: LU85624021763