Oversized Vintage Tuareg Mat With Beige-Brown Stripes - Rug & Kilim

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This vintage runner and floor covering is a 8x18 Tuareg mat from the nomadic tribe of the same name. Handwoven … Read more This vintage runner and floor covering is a 8x18 Tuareg mat from the nomadic tribe of the same name. Handwoven with reeds and camel leather in Mauritania circa 1950-1960, its natural materials enjoy beige-brown and cream tones in its geometric patterns.

On the Design:

Admirers of the craft will especially appreciate Tuareg mats as distinct works with their own rich history and unique, masterful craftsmanship. It is also one of few in its kind to favor a minimalist approach to the primitivist Berber geometric stripe patterns. The design's minimalism emerges through precisely placed horizontal accents—small dashes that punctuate each column at regular intervals. The runner size further connotes a particularly intricate work—likely made by two or more weavers with meticulous detail. It’s as much a collectible piece of folk art and nomadic culture as a comfortable, durable floor covering today.

Condition:

This vintage Moroccan Tuareg mat further enjoys good condition for its age and origin. See less