Vintage Moroccan Chiadma Carpet CA01

A colorful Chiadma from this coastal Berber tribe has a strong geometric message comprised of a red/orange, saffron yellow and charcoal grey lozenge network overlaid with a natural ivory grid pattern. The symmetric knot technique is used in a precise manner, with a checkerboard border forming a male protective presence. 100% wool.

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Chiadma

This Arabized Berber tribe resides in the Haouz coastal region of Western Morocco from Essaouira to Safi. It is a sub-tribe of the Rehamna Berber tribe north of Marrakech. The carpets of this tribe typically have yellowish orange or red ground, which once would have been dyed with traded cochineal. Motifs and compositions are urban influenced, including a unique mixture of medallions and borders, and are sometimes blended with individual creative interpretations and local elements.

tribe.Chiadma
region.Plains, Morocco
circa.1970
dimensions.8' x 4'10" / 2.44m x 1.47m
pile height.Low
fringe length.2"
condition.Very Good
rug no.CA01
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