Vintage Moroccan Azilal Carpet AZ18
Similar in motif to the works of the Beni Ouarain tribe further to the north, this vintage Moroccan Azilal carpet has a classic lozenge network with its own personality. Knotted in all wool, the black and ivory pattern has a few randomly placed tufts of light brown wool woven into the cotton warp.
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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.
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| tribe. | Azilal |
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| region. | High Atlas Mountains, Morocco |
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| circa. | 1980 |
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| dimensions. | 5'5" x 3'10" / 1.65m x 1.17 |
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| pile height. | Low |
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| fringe length. | 3" and 3" |
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| condition. | Excellent |
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| rug no. | AZ18 |
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