Vintage Moroccan "Protection" Berber Azilal Rug, 03'06" x 05'07"

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Vintage Moroccan "Protection" Berber Azilal Rug, 03'06" x 05'07"

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Moroccan rugs are known for their robust sense of geometric structure and colorful compositions making them a favorite among interior designers and savvy homeowners. The free-form designs in this vintage Moroccan rug synthesize beautifully with modern architecture and can add much-needed color and focus to a monochromatic space. Energetic colors of red, yellow, teal and black combined with the asymmetrical patterns is the perfect foil to a clean unadorned interior. With its tribal motifs and secondary protection symbols, this Berber rug is believed to protect the human spirit from negative energy and shield the human body from the elements. The hints of dyes that make their way into the rug’s motifs and fringes have their own tale to tell. In Berber culture, the color red symbolizes strength and protection, blue symbolizes wisdom, yellow represents eternity and green stands for peace. Red and black seem to be less harsh when paired with teal and yellow. Red being the color of physical movement awakens our physical life force while the color teal helps to open lines of communication among the heart and the spoken word creating balance and stability. The border of the rug is black which symbolizes protection by absorbing the negative energy. While the patterns may seem whimsical and random–they are very significant to the rug weaver’s life. The Berber women incorporate design elements from their personal experience into the rugs designs. The symbols are usually references to events and aspects of their daily life such as beliefs, birth, fertility, nature, femininity, life and spirituality. Part of the appeal is the Primitive charm in these Moroccan pieces. The Minimalist and abstract forms represent the contemporary yet authentic, creative and archaic spirit of tribal art. Measures: 03'06" x 05'07".

Creator:
Berber Tribes of Morocco (Weaver)
Dimensions:
Width: 42 in (106.68 cm)Length: 67 in (170.18 cm)
Style:
Tribal (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Wool,Hand-Knotted
Place of Origin:
Morocco
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1940s
Condition:
Seller Location:
Dallas, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: 20077 Morocco 3'6" x 5'7"1stDibs: LU94292337632