3 x 8 - Vintage Moroccan Rug - 20081

In our endless pursuit of fabulous spaces and inspiring interiors, one is always drawn to the impact of red, black and white abstract art. The look is always Primitive, yet sophisticated. Contemporary and abstract rugs and carpet runners can be a welcome foil for traditional furnishings. Moroccan rugs add texture to Minimalist décor and function as a spot to rest the eyes in vivid spaces and colorful rooms. This vintage Moroccan runner with its eccentric composition has the ability to connect the nomadic history of Morocco's Berber tribe with today's modern interiors. These plush piled carpets, primarily woven by the women, were made to offer protection against the winter cold in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. The hints of dyes that make their way into the rug's motifs and fringes have their own tale to tell. In Berber culture, the color red symbolizes strength and protection, blue symbolizes wisdom, yellow represents eternity and green stands for peace. The Berber women incorporate design elements from their personal experience into the rugs designs. The symbols are usually references to events and aspects of their daily life such as beliefs, birth, fertility, nature, femininity, life and spirituality. Some believed that the rugs could even ward off evil spirits so naturally, they incorporated designs such as diamonds and lucky charms to ward off the evil spirits and bring luck, prosperity and protection. The whimsical lines in this awe-inspiring composition create something a little more modern and daring as it conforms to the sleek Minimalist style that ruled during the mid-20th century. It is this combination of Minimalist utility and magical symbolism that gives the Berber carpets and rugs their exciting appeal. Measures: 03'06" x 08'04".