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$1,350
An authentic vintage Moroccan Berber Kilim rug, handwoven in Morocco during the mid-20th century, circa 1960. Measuring 66 inches wide by 120 inches long—approximately 5 feet 6 inches by 10 feet—this generously sized North African tribal rug presents a rhythmic pattern of horizontal stripes in dark burgundy red, muted pink, warm orange, black and natural ivory. Handwoven in wool by Berber women using a traditional flat-weave technique, the rug has a low-profile surface without the heavy pile associated with knotted Moroccan carpets. This lighter construction makes it versatile and easy to incorporate beneath a dining table, in a living room seating arrangement, beside a bed or along a large hallway. It can also be displayed as a decorative wall textile, where its graphic striped composition reads like a work of abstract modernist art. The composition is created through alternating narrow and broad bands of color. Deep burgundy and black stripes give the design visual structure, while pink, orange and ivory introduce warmth and movement. The ivory sections are derived from the natural color of the wool, while the colored yarns are reported to have been produced using traditional vegetable dyes. Variations in tone are expected in a vintage handwoven textile and contribute to its organic appearance. Moroccan Kilim rugs were traditionally woven as practical household textiles, blankets and floor coverings. Each was individually conceived and made by hand rather than produced from a standardized commercial pattern. Subtle irregularities in the weaving, stripe widths, edges and coloration are therefore characteristic of authentic Berber craftsmanship. These
