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Vintage Zindhek Berber Moroccan Rug Depicting a Village Scene
$1,796.61
£1,331.39
€1,500
CA$2,452.71
A$2,728.54
CHF 1,430.34
MX$33,342.13
NOK 18,213.55
SEK 17,145.54
DKK 11,420.87
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Zindheks represent the most basic utilitarian weaving of Morocco’s material culture. Woven with recycled and/or industrial fibres (more rarely with wool) by hooking the yarn through a plastic foundation, these are employed in a variety of ways, from easily transportable prayer mats, to saddle blankets as well as various other types of covers. Their designs are among the most creative and as diverse as one can find.
Although far from being abstract, this unusual zindhek displays a sequence of scenes, which are not immediately apparent in meaning. Taken as a whole it could be a representation of a village scene, yet focusing on each vignette informs us that something significant seems to be happening. Various female characters are depicted carrying out different practices. While one prepares tea, others seem involved in various aspects of animal rearing, while still others are shown with their spouses and families. The graphical arrangement of the story is strongly reminiscent of Paleolithic and Neolithic cave painting.
This rug is part of our current online exhibition entitled 'Mixed Media - Woven Abstractions of the Berber Women'.
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