Vintage Moroccan Boujad Carpet BJ_160

A dynamic vintage Moroccan Boujad carpet featuring a central lozenge network that drifts from a tightly organized cluster to less constrained organic formations. Smaller diamonds are sprinkled throughout, highlighting the playful nature of the piece. Asymmetrical side borders composed of triangles and bars encroach on the central design as the composition appears to veer off course. Knotted with a fine lustrous wool in a palette of faded magenta, purple, lavender, dusty pink, charcoal, and pale celadon. All wool construction.

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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.1960's-1970's
dimensions.11'10" x 5'11" / 3.61m x 1.8m
pile height.Low
fringe length.3"
condition.Very Good
rug no.BJ_160
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