Vintage Moroccan Boujad Carpet BJR02

A vibrant vintage Boujad runner with a variegated color field providing a striking ground for the motifs. Lozenge chains and zig zag motifs appear to fade in and out of the pile throughout. Knotted in an abrashed magenta, purple, charcoal, and ivory with highlights in poppy red and bright pink. 100% wool.

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Boujad

An Arab urban center with both Arab and Arabized Berber tribes in the Haouz plains region east of Marrakech (between the Middle Atlas and Atlantic Ocean) named after the town of Boujad, which has an important carpet souk. Carpets from this region have similarities to those from the Middle Atlas, utilizing Berber motifs and similar structures, but tend to take on a more individualistic creative approach. Motifs are often distorted, and vast colors reflect an urban influence. These carpets can vary from an abstract side of weaving art to more precise symmetrical messages. Boujad carpets were not made for bedding but rather for use on the floor.

tribe.Boujad
region.Plains, Morocco
circa.1970's-1980's
dimensions.10'10" x 2'11" / 3.3m x .89m
pile height.Low
fringe length.2"
condition.Very Good
rug no.BJR02
rug no.Inquire