Vintage 1950s Moroccan Area Rug, Hand-Woven Wool Pile, Geometric Design, 6' X 9'

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This vintage Moroccan pile rug from the third quarter of the 20th century is a beautifully restrained piece of Berber … Read more This vintage Moroccan pile rug from the third quarter of the 20th century is a beautifully restrained piece of Berber weaving — its refined geometric medallion design in a neutral palette of ivory, brown, chocolate, black, and gray achieving the quiet, sculptural beauty that the finest Moroccan village weavings are known for. The central medallion is complemented by paisley corner motifs and a soft geometric border in ivory and pale brown, creating a composition of balance and understated sophistication.

The neutral palette — entirely undyed natural wools in their original earth tones — gives this piece a warmth and organic authenticity that translates effortlessly in modern, rustic, bohemian, and Scandinavian-inspired interiors. Its room-size proportions and timeless geometric vocabulary make it one of the most versatile pieces in the gallery's Moroccan collection. Moroccan Berber rugs carry one of the oldest and most culturally rich textile traditions in the world — woven by the indigenous Amazigh (Berber) people of the Atlas Mountains and surrounding regions for centuries, primarily by women who encoded the symbols, stories, and spiritual beliefs of their communities into every composition. Each rug is a unique expression of its maker's individual artistic voice within a tradition of remarkable depth and variety.


Dimensions: 5' 6" x 8' 3"

Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s

Place of Origin: Morocco

Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation

Condition: Wear consistent with age and use


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