Vintage Moroccan Rug, White With Bold Brown Primitivist Geometry - Rug & Kilim

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Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 9x10 vintage rug is among the most exciting new additions … Read more Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 9x10 vintage rug is among the most exciting new additions to Rug & Kilim’s mid-century curations from the region.

On the Design:

Admirers of the craft will note what an exceptional find this shabby chic piece is for any period, especially considering the typically small, narrow looms of many tribal weavers. A notable presence of deep brown/black lines and cream accents underscores a bold, graphic sense of drama and gravity in the boho chic solid design.

The patterns are uniquely abstract, featuring thick, dark lines that sweep across the creamy field alongside scattered tribal diamonds and geometric symbols. Subtle hints of faded pink and light blue threads add unexpected depth to the natural, undyed wool ground.

Keen eyes will further admire its healthy pile, exemplary of tribal rugs from this provenance and their textural appeal. This, in tandem with the general attention to detail and sheer personal nature, likely connotes a very special piece, and the work of many weavers. It’s a gorgeous masterpiece of the primitivist Berber tradition, and an exemplar of all nomadic folk art as well.

Condition:

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