1890s Moroccan and North African Rugs

Mid-20th century Moroccan 'Glaoua' carpet.

Moroccan rug.

78813 Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, 04'04 x 05'01. With roots deep in Kazakh culture and originating from the Caucasus region, Caucasian Kazak rugs embody a legacy of meticulous craft...

A beautiful Moroccan rug with a modernist geometric pattern containing multiple light indigo and white zigzag stripes against a light and dark cranberry...

This is silk embroidery on a silk blue background. A rare item to come by.

79130 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, 10'08 x 13'08. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Sultanabad rug from the late 19th century is a stunning testament to the...

20850, vintage Moroccan Azilal rug, Berber Boucherouite rug. This vintage Moroccan Azilal rug features a column of stacked diamond lozenges...

Late 19th Century Vintage Moroccan Rabat Tribal Gallery Rug. Handwoven in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, this captivating carpet is distinguished by its very fine weave and sophisticated use of color, marking it as a prime example of its region's renowned craftsmanship. This gallery/corridor-sized rug features a particularly desirable and rare soft red ground in its field, providing a warm and inviting backdrop for its intricate geometric patterns. The use of natural vegetable dyes has yielded a beautiful array of earth tone colors that permeate both the field and its multiple borders, creating a harmonious and organic aesthetic. The vibrant design accents include sunny yellow, serene turquoise, verdant green, creamy ivory, and rich brown, all working in concert to bring the patterns to life. A hallmark of High Atlas weaving, the rug boasts multiple borders, each meticulously detailed with various geometric forms in turquoise, green, ivory, blue, and yellow, perfectly framing the central design and adding layers of visual interest. This Vintage Moroccan Rabat tribal carpet is an ideal acquisition for interior design professionals, home decorators, and individual customers seeking an authentic antique masterpiece that infuses their home with unique cultural heritage, striking geometric artistry, and a timeless, globally inspired elegance. Dimensions: 5’ 10” x 14’ 4” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter 19th Century (the 1890s) Place of Origin: Morocco Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation Condition: Wear Consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 1540 Vintage Moroccan Rugs, Vintage Berber Rugs, Vintage North African Rugs...

A rare item to come by these days. Silk embroidery on a fine cotton background. Negative space has embroidery in white on white cotton.  

Vintage Moroccan Rug with colorful square patterns

This handcrafted rug is part of a limited collaboration between Form and Kahhal 1871, Egypt’s oldest rug atelier. Designed as a sculptural statement piece, it features a dynamic, abs...

78977 Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Kazak Prayer Rug, 03'04 x 03'10. This hand-knotted wool antique Caucasian Kazak Prayer rug from the 1880s transports us to a time when craftsmanship and spirituality were interwoven into everyday life. With its rich blue field, adorned with a scattering of vibrant eight-pointed stars, this Kazak rug evokes the night sky, offering both beauty and deep symbolic meaning. The stars, representing happiness, shine brightly across the central field, their eight points embodying the "Star of Wisdom," a symbol of man’s potential to gain understanding through life's challenges. The Caucasus tribespeople lived an elemental life, believing that wisdom, earned through hard experiences, was the greatest possession one could obtain. At the heart of the design lies a distinctive mihrab, or prayer niche, providing a directional layout for worship. This sacred space is filled with esoteric tribal motifs, each with protective and spiritual significance. The protection amulet woven into the mihrab ward off malevolent spirits, while the cross motif, with its intersecting vertical and horizontal lines, divides the evil eye’s power into four pieces, diminishing its harmful effect. Also present is the ying-yang symbol, representing the harmonious balance between male and female energies, a reminder of the importance of unity and balance in both life and nature. The antique Kazak rug's border is equally captivating, offering its own story of protection and strength. The innermost guard band showcases a series of S-hook motifs, another ancient symbol believed to protect against the evil eye. Surrounding this, the main border features Ram’s Horn motifs, symbolizing fertility, heroism, power, and masculinity. These bold geometric forms not only add to the visual appeal of the this Kazak prayer rug but also remind the owner of the strength and vitality essential to the survival of the Caucasian people in their rugged landscape. Finally, the outermost running water guard band highlights the importance of water to life in the Caucasus. Water, essential for both people and animals, represents inner purification and renewal. The repetition of this motif underscores its significance in the tribes’ elemental lifestyle. This antique Kazak Prayer rug...