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Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug by Berber Tribes of Morocco

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21448 Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 06'00 x 08'06. Bathed in the warm, clay-kissed tones of Morocco’s earth, this hand-knotted wool vintage Boujad Moroccan rug unfurls like a woven manuscript of ancestral memory. Crafted by the skilled hands of Berber women, each motif is a whispered story drawn from the soul of the Middle Atlas. A field of faded terra cotta and pale rose becomes the backdrop for a constellation of symbols—diamonds, lozenges, and totemic emblems—each imbued with cultural meaning, each an amulet of protection, beauty, fertility, or divine connection. Like ancient petroglyphs scrawled in wool, the design pulses with purpose, intention, and mystical charm. At the heart of the composition, primitive diamond medallions seem to float like celestial bodies in orbit, symbolizing womanhood and the sacred geometry of life. Interspersed among them are more cryptic forms—Burdock, Tree of Life, stars, talismanic Goz eye motifs, and laddered amulets—each one representing a wish, a prayer, a lineage. The palette, soft and sun-washed, reveals shades of ochre, faded hibiscus pink, beige, and warm sienna, carrying with it the essence of sun-bleached clay walls and desert blooms. These abrash tonal shifts, where color softly dances from one hue to another, speak of time and touch, of the rug’s journey across decades. The Moroccan rug’s border frames this inner world with a series of rhythmic medallions and irregular shapes, offering both protection and closure to the narrative within. This enclosing line, like the walls of a sanctuary or the embrace of a family, shields the interior motifs, preserving their stories for those wise enough to listen. Even the areas where the wool thins, where the weft becomes visible, add to its allure—proof of its life, of its passage through hands and homes. In these imperfections lies its truth, and in its wear, its memory. More than just a floor covering, this Boujad rug is a woven expression of Berber cosmology, a document of spirit, place, and identity. Its abstract elegance aligns seamlessly with modern design, while its heart remains rooted in tribal tradition. It invites us to tread gently across its surface—not just with feet, but with reverence—for we are walking upon the dreams of those who came before. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Morocco. Berber Tribes of Morocco. Boujad. Measures: 06'00 x 08'06. Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 72 in (182.88 cm)Length: 102 in (259.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Spanish Colonial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970-1979
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 21448 Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 06'00 x 08'06 1stDibs: LU942933987272

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