Vintage Moroccan Boujad Carpet BJ_116

A vibrant vintage Moroccan Boujad rug with an energetic approach and painterly style. The triple lozenge patterns are prominent, breaking through a field of smaller abstracted chains. Moments in dye lots shifts lend spontaneity to the composition. This weaver had no fear of color utilizing a palette of vibrant orange, pink, salmon, grass green, and ivory. Woven in a mixture of wool and cotton.

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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.1980's
dimensions.8'4" x 5'10" / 2.54m x 1.78m
pile height.Low
fringe length.4"
condition.Very Good
rug no.BJ_116
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