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Vintage Moroccan Berber Wool Rug with Geometric Design by Rug & Kilim, 1950-1959

$6,700
£5,081.68
€6,086.57
CA$9,647.32
A$9,870.59
CHF 5,598.91
MX$126,520.30
NOK 64,208.05
SEK 66,925.46
DKK 45,497.64

About the Item

Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1950-1959, this 6x9 vintage Moroccan rug joins Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan collection. It features an intricate, all-over geometric diamond lattice rendered in a densely packed, polychromatic palette of deep magenta-pink, emerald green, and warm gold, serving as a profound textile record of indigenous Amazigh history and spiritual ethos. On the Design: Keen eyes may note that mid-century Moroccan weaving is to look far beyond decorative geometry and into the matrilineal soul of the Atlas Mountains. Woven exclusively by indigenous Berber women, these thick, long-piled carpets were historically born of absolute necessity, created to insulate nomadic and agrarian families against bitter high-altitude winters. However, the loom also functioned as a canvas for a deeply complex, unspoken language. The weaving process was considered a sacred, meditative act, heavily steeped in local morals and animistic beliefs. The rug itself was often viewed as a living entity, infused with baraka or divine blessing and every knot was tied with protective intent. The dominant motif of this 1950s piece is the continuous, overarching diamond network that engulfs the entire field. In historic Berber visual culture, the diamond or lozenge is the ultimate symbol of womanhood, fertility, and the protective womb, acting as a talismanic shield against the malevolent forces of the "evil eye." Here, the expansive field is covered in a mesmerizing, densely packed lattice of concentric diamonds. The weaver has utilized a richly mottled, almost impressionistic blending of colors like vibrant pinks and reds, lush greens, and golden ochres defined by deep charcoal linework—demonstrating the intuitive, freehand nature of the craft. In Amazigh art ethos, strict symmetry was deliberately avoided. These intentional imperfections reflect a profound cultural humility—a moral acknowledgment that true perfection belongs only to the divine. It perfectly captures the raw materiality and abstract ethos that so profoundly influenced mid-century modernist designers, offering a monumental piece of woven history that preserves the spiritual gravity of Morocco's oldest artistic traditions. The accompanying book, Otti Berger: Weaving for Modernist Architecture by Judith Raum (ed.), is part of Volumes by Rug & Kilim. The book (SKU - B005) can be acquired independently through our bookstore. Condition: This vintage Moroccan rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 79 in (200.66 cm)Length: 111 in (281.94 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
    Morocco
  • Period:
    1950-1959
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Island City, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 37926 Rug&Kilim1stDibs: LU4551152002392

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