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22100 Contemporary Boujad Moroccan Rug, 09'09 x 13'04.
The Chromatic Testament: A Modern Boujad Moroccan Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance
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22100 Contemporary Boujad Moroccan Rug, 09'09 x 13'04.
The Chromatic Testament: A Modern Boujad Moroccan Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance
Reserved for collectors who seek artistry beyond convention, this hand knotted wool contemporary Boujad Moroccan rug from the Haouz region celebrates the living heritage of the Berber tribes through an exuberant visual language. Its sumptuous surface unfolds like an heirloom manuscript, where every precious knot and iconic motif records memory, belief, and aspiration. This stunning masterwork rewards prolonged observation, revealing a striking dialogue between ancestral symbolism and contemporary artistic expression worthy of the world's most distinguished interiors.
At the heart of the design, concentric lozenges command the exceptional composition as enduring emblems of femininity, fertility, and the continuity of family lineage. Within Amazigh tradition, the nested diamonds evoke the womb and the promise of future generations, while their innermost cores transform into vigilant eyes that guard the household against envy and misfortune. Stepped lozenges extend this narrative outward, expressing the flourishing of a family and the enduring strength of communal bonds passed from one generation to the next.
Throughout the field, X-shaped amulets, diagonal pathways, and dynamic zigzags establish a protective spiritual framework. The crossed forms recall the blacksmith's scissors, ancient symbols believed to sever harmful influences before they reach the home. Meandering lines embody the revered snake, an emblem of wisdom, renewal, and life-giving water, tracing the unpredictable course of human experience. Rows of triangles honor the Atlas Mountains while balancing masculine and feminine forces, reinforcing harmony between the natural world and domestic life.
Checkerboard motifs, known as the Barley pattern, offer prayers for plentiful harvests, prosperity, and enduring abundance, while horizontal bands divide the avant-garde creation into symbolic chapters reflecting the milestones of the weaver's journey. Subtle references to the tasrit, or weaver's comb, appear through stepped forms that were traditionally believed to sweep away negative energy and preserve spiritual balance. The result is an exquisite work of art where cultural memory, protective symbolism, and impeccable craftsmanship converge into an extraordinary masterpiece for an elite collection.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Morocco.
Berber Tribes of Morocco. Boujad.
Measures: 09'09 x 13'04.
Pile Height: 0.45 of an inch.
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- Dimensions
- 9′9″ × 13′4″ and 0.45″ thick
- Pattern
- Geometric
- Rug Construction
- Hand Knotted
- Period
- Early 21st Century
- Country of Origin
- Morocco
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wool
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Pink
- Condition Notes
- Abrash. Excellent Condition. Wear Consistent with Age and Use. If you require more information before purchasing please let us know. … moreAbrash. Excellent Condition. Wear Consistent with Age and Use. If you require more information before purchasing please let us know. We do our best to ensure that our photos are as true to color as possible as we know every individual may see these colors differently. less
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