20287 Vintage Berber Moroccan Boujad Rug with Tribal Style 05'08 x 08'06. This hand-knotted wool vintage Berber Moroccan rug features a red abrashed field covered with various ambiguous tribal symbols that carry great meaning in Ancient Berber culture. An orange stair-step medallion is filled with and surrounded by Hamsa motifs. The Hamsa also known as the camel track motif is a feminine motif and represents a flower. It is an eight-point lobed lozenge shape (open to the idea of birth). The checkerboard pattern of 'partridge eye' symbols represent beauty. The Moroccan rug is framed with zigzag snake border representing the male's presence of protection. In Moroccan rugs, male motifs often appear on the outer portions of the composition, framing and enclosing the female motifs. This presentation can be seen as symbolizing fertility, as well as protection and the sanctuary of the family. Though deceptively simple, this classic design is steeped in tradition and significance. Blending primitive charm, ancient symbolism and Folk Art warmth, this vintage Moroccan rug reflects generations of cultural beliefs. Perfect for a bedroom, study, studio, home office, private library, grand foyer, designer entryway, alcove, small space, mudroom, conservatory, wine cellar, executive suite, grand parlor, theatre room, royal suite, billiards room, game room, sitting room, sunroom, children's area, playroom, or nursery. It would also make a lovely accent next to a buffet in a dining room or behind the sofa table in the living room. Well-suited for fashion-forward homes, eclectic interiors, and a variety of styles: Northwestern, Southwestern, Lodge, Cabin, Rustic, Abstract, Expressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, Contemporary, Postmodern, Memphis design, Art Deco, Retro, Art Moderne, Mid-Century Modern, International, Nomadic, Tribal, Modern, Organic Modern, Bohemian, Urban, and Loft. From cabin homes and ski chalets to mountain houses and Alpine lodges, vintage Moroccan rugs are making their way into our hearts and homes. Rendered in variegated shades of ruby red, scarlet red, orange, peach, hot pink, pink, light pink, black, charcoal, gray, coffee and beige. Boujad Tribe. Berber Tribes of Morocco. Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Morocco. Measures: 05'08 X 08'06.
