Vintage Moroccan Boujad Carpet BJ_155

This vintage Moroccan Boujad carpet features a more intricate approach to weavings from this tribe. The overall symmetrical stepped lozenge network is filled with and surrounded by numerous Berber symbols, including eight-pointed stars, triangles, arrow forms, flowers, hamsa, zig-zag, and X motifs. Branch borders, resembling flowering vines, frame the composition. The carpet is woven in faded salmon, apricot, brick red, lavender, celadon green, pink, charcoal, and ivory. 100% wool with a densely knotted low pile.

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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.1950's-1960's
dimensions.9'4" x 5'5" / 2.84m x 1.65m
pile height.Low
fringe length.4"
condition.Very Good
rug no.BJ_155
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