1990's Moroccan Azilal Wool Rug - 5.7 X 2.4 Ft

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Vintage Moroccan Beige and Gray Azilal Rug

This vintage Azilal rug traces a loose diamond lattice across a beige and … Read more Vintage Moroccan Beige and Gray Azilal Rug

This vintage Azilal rug traces a loose diamond lattice across a beige and gray ground, the lines drawn in soft gray, lavender-purple and touches of taupe. Some of the lines hold their color, while others have faded almost into the wool, giving the design a quiet, tone-on-tone presence that rewards a closer look.

The ridged, hand-knotted wool pile has been worn soft and low by time, and the surface shifts subtly in the light, like fabric that has been washed and loved for decades. Short, uneven fringe finishes the top, and the lattice wanders slightly from diamond to diamond, a reminder that it was drawn by eye and by hand.

Muted, tactile and beautifully weathered, this vintage Azilal rug is a captivating piece for interiors that value authentic craftsmanship and the understated beauty of old Berber weaving.

Authentic Handmade Azilal Craftsmanship

Woven in the Azilal region of Morocco's Middle Atlas, this rug is hand-knotted in wool pile by Berber weavers. Each knot is tied by hand, building the dense, tactile surface that gives Azilal rugs their warmth and depth.

The diamond lattice is one of the most enduring motifs of Middle Atlas weaving, and here it is rendered in the weaver's own hand. The slightly uneven diamonds, the varying strength of each line and the soft passages of lavender are signs of a rug made intuitively and not from a fixed pattern, so no two Azilal rugs are ever identical.

Ideal for Minimalist, Neutral & Organic Interiors

Perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, hallways and quiet corners, this vintage Azilal rug brings softness, texture and a sense of history to a room.

The beige and gray ground and faded lavender lines pair beautifully with natural wood, white or plaster walls, linen, stone and soft neutral palettes. It suits Japandi, Scandinavian, modern organic and contemporary minimalist interiors, and works equally well beneath a sofa, beside a bed or as a calm accent in a layered space. See less