Harlequin

$2,298.00 USD

THIS RUG'S STORY: 

This is a lovely find from the Beni Sadden tribe. Rugs from this tribe are not too common in the marketplace. I estimate this one to be around 20-30 years old, but what sets it apart is the color combination! Those warm rich tones are so good!

This rug was woven in the Middle Atlas mountain region in Morocco, where temperatures can change drastically. These pieces are significant to Berber culture as the higher pile kept members of the family warm. Traditionally these rugs were not used purely for decorative purposes, but more commonly as blankets or to sleep on!

ABOUT MOROCCAN RUGS:

Each vintage Moroccan rug is hand woven and knotted by Berber women of the tribal region specified. This level of craftsmanship can take up to weeks or months to complete a single rug. Weaving techniques have been passed down through the generations. The patterns, designs, and colors in each rug vary with each rug, weaver, and tribe – so each piece is truly a unique work of art and 2 pieces will never be the same. Often these rugs have been handed down through the families who created them, and have been uncovered from the mountain and rural areas of Morocco.

COLORS/MATERIALS:  orange, purple, black w/ cotton tassels

ESTIMATED AGE: Vintage - approx. 30-40 years old

SIZE: 60 x 89" (not including tassels)

PILE/CONDITION: high

PLEASE NOTE: Because this is a handmade item, there may be slight imperfections in weaving, pattern, or shape. Please note all vintage items have endured a previous life and so may have slight wear and repairs.