6 x 10 - Red Vintage Moroccan Rug - 20996

20996 Vintage Red Boujad Moroccan Rug, 06'00 x 10'00. 

Embrace the spirited essence of Boujad rugs, hailing from the vibrant city of Boujad in the Khouribga region, Moroccan rugs like this are celebrated for their eccentric and artistic designs. Embark on a spellbinding journey through the corridors of Midcentury elegance with each step upon this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug. 

Bathed in orange and red hues, the Moroccan rug unfolds like a canvas of painterly brush strokes, its rich waves of abrash and softly gradated striations running selvage to selvage. The composition unveils a coveted checkerboard field adorned with orange and red cubes, symbolizing the Barley motif—a timeless emblem of abundance and fertility. This intricate play of colors conjures the mesmerizing imagery of a Moroccan sunset over the desert on a warm night, with the beaming sun tenderly embracing the earth before disappearing beyond the horizon. Allow yourself to be transported to a captivating realm where this Moroccan Boujad rug unfolds as your magic carpet ride, weaving tales of an enchanting Moroccan paradise.

Beyond its mystical aura, this checkered Moroccan rug transforms into a canvas that harmoniously blends the spirit of Cubism, evoking the essence of artists like Paul Klee, William Bendall, and Pablo Picasso, with the inherent nomadic charm of Berber Tribe artistry. It stands as a testament to the exquisite union of diverse cultures, symbolizing the magic of cross-cultural exchange and artistic collaboration. This living embodiment beckons you to join a beguiling dance between worlds, celebrating the beauty that emerges from the fusion of unique traditions.

• Rendered in variegated shades of red, orange, brown and black with other analogous colors. 
• Abrash. 
• Hand-knotted wool. 
• Made in Morocco. 
• Berber Tribes of Morocco. Boujad.
• Measures: 06'00 x 10'00.
• Date: 1950s. Mid-20th Century.