5 x 8 - Vintage Moroccan Rug - 20066

20066 Vintage Berber Azilal Moroccan Rug, 04'09 X 08'00 From Esmaili Rugs Collection. Blending the graphic appeal and folk-art warmth of Moroccan tribal motifs with lively colors, this vintage Moroccan makes a striking statement piece and fits wonderfully with modernist décor and monochromatic interiors. These handmade Moroccan rugs are believed to protect the human spirit from negative energy and shield the human body from the elements. The checkered diamonds are a symbol for women and beauty in general while the crosses found inside the lozenges are a symbol for bird which is a positive motif that carries baraka - a blessing from God. Baraka can be transferred to symbols and designs that have protective power to ward off the "evil eye." The "evil eye" is a stare or glance that can bring illness or misfortune to individuals. The hints of dyes that make their way into the rug's motifs and fringes have their own tale to tell. Colors vary from hues of blue, red, pink, purple, green, orange, dark brown with neon accents. In Berber culture, the color red symbolizes strength and protection, blue symbolizes wisdom, yellow represents eternity and green stands for peace. While the patterns may seem whimsical and random – they are very significant to the rug weaver's life. 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. Part of the appeal is the primitive charm in these Moroccan carpets. The minimalist and abstract forms seen in these rural rugs represent the contemporary yet authentic creative and archaic spirit of tribal art. Our vintage Moroccan carpets are fairly popular today for their decorative flexibility as compared to other styles of rugs. Measures: 04'09" x 8'00".