Vintage Moroccan Azilal Carpet AZ04

This vintage Moroccan Azilal carpet has a strikingly modern composition with fields of primary colors layered over abstract diamond lattice pattern. Reminiscent of modernist stained glass. Exceptional wool quality, color, and pattern combination. Some non-woolen fibers are present, typical of many Azilals. Would make an excellent runner.

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Azilal

This High Atlas village produces some very colorful carpets from a Berber tribe of the same name. The Azilal tribe shares many patterns and symbols that are similar to its Beni Ouarain cousin, but differ in knot technique. The main difference is in construction, Azilals utilizing a single knot technique, while the Beni Ouarain tribes use a double knot and weave entirely in wool. Azial carpets can be made of a wool pile with various other fibers woven into the backing. This is due in part to limited access of raw wool material and the lack of need for the rugs to provide insulation from the cold.

tribe.Azilal
region.High Atlas Mountains, Morocco
circa.1980's
dimensions.12'4" x 4'10" / 3.76m x 1.48m
pile height.Medium
fringe length.3"
condition.Excellent
rug no.AZ04
rug no.SOLD