Description:-
20233 Vintage Red Boujad Moroccan Rug, 04'04 x 07'04.
Alive with fire and spirit, this hand-knotted wool vintage Boujad Moroccan rug from the Berber tribes of Morocco is a radiant masterpiece of nomadic expression. Its field, ablaze in crimson tones softened by time, serves as a bold canvas for a lattice of lozenges—ancestral motifs symbolizing protection, fertility, and the eternal flow of life. Each diamond glows with shades of ivory, indigo, celadon, and saffron, creating a rhythmic dialogue between structure and spontaneity, a balance of tribal symbolism and artistic freedom.
The Boujad rug tradition is distinguished by its fearless use of color and improvisational spirit. Unlike rigid urban weavings, these pieces were crafted by Berber women for their families, with every knot carrying a personal memory, a story, a prayer. This particular example showcases an extraordinary level of both vibrancy and patina—qualities highly coveted among collectors and connoisseurs of North African textiles. Its abrashed hues shift with light, evoking both warmth and movement, making it a living, breathing artwork rather than a static floor covering.
What elevates this Boujad beyond mere decoration is its scarcity. Few rugs of such age, scale, and vibrancy remain intact, as many were woven for domestic use rather than commerce. To possess one is to hold a fragment of Morocco’s intangible cultural heritage, a textile that is both utilitarian and sacred. Its presence in a curated space—whether in a Parisian loft, a coastal Hamptons retreat, or a desert-inspired villa—instantly bestows a sense of worldly refinement and authenticity.
More than just a collector’s item, this exquisite work of art carries social good in its preservation. By honoring and acquiring such works, one helps sustain the legacy of Berber weaving traditions in a world increasingly dominated by machine-made anonymity. It is both an investment in cultural heritage and a statement of prestige—an heirloom of rare beauty, destined to ignite conversations and admiration for generations to come.
- Rendered in variegated shades of red, sky blue, light green, beige, black, light yellow, and charcoal with other accent colors.
- Abrash.
- Hand-knotted wool.
- Made in Morocco.
- Berber Tribes of Morocco. Boujad.
- Measures: 04'04 x 07'04.
- Date: 1970's. Late 20th Century.
