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Moroccan "Boucherouite" Rug

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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: 35 in (88.9 cm)Length: 74 in (187.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Very well preserved, sturdy and clean.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DK-101-391stDibs: LU85624178073

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