5 x 8 - Rust Vintage Moroccan Rug - 74773

Vintage Moroccan Rug with Geometric Shapes, 05'06" x 07'11" from Esmaili Rugs Collection. This striking colored rug was made by the Berber tribes in the high Atlas Mountains of Morocco. While the patterns may seem whimsical and random – they are very significant to the rug weaver’s life. 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. 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 color orange is associated with warmth, health and happiness. Notice the wave-like pattern on the vertical borders. In Berber culture this is referencing a cosmic projection. These wave like arrows are also associated with lightning and representing male energy and fertility. 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.