4 x 7 - Vintage Moroccan Rug - 20071

20071 Vintage Azilal Berber Moroccan Rug, 04'04 X 07'06 From Esmaili Rugs Collection. Moroccan rugs from the Azilal region are notable for their dynamic colorful designs and for their strong sense of geometric structure. With their tribal motifs and eccentric accents, Berber Moroccan rugs are believed to protect the human spirit from negative energy and shield the human body from the elements. This Moroccan features seven stacked diamonds along the center composition with colors of sea foam green, blue, yellow and brown on an off-white field. We believe the intense colors are meant to avert the evil eye. The hints of dyes that make their way into the rug's motifs and fringes have their own tale to tell. The Berber women in the Atlas Mountains, for the most part, weave the rugs. They 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. In Berber culture, the color blue symbolizes wisdom and green stands for peace. Notice the yellow and blue wave-like pattern on the vertical borders. In Berber culture this is referencing a cosmic projection. These waves like arrows are also associated with lightning and representing male energy and fertility. The color brown represents structure, stability and it's also a color of simplicity and physical comfort. With its diamond pattern and secondary protection symbols, this Azilal rug from Morocco is all the inspiration you need to plan a Bohemian chic makeover or perfectly tie together eclectic home decor. Measures: 04'04" x 07'06".