5 x 8 Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug 20020

20020 Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, 04’06 x 07’06. 

Enter the realm of symbolism woven into this hand-knotted wool vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal rug, where three stacked lozenges take center stage along the rug's center, gracefully outlined by horizontal dash marks. Peer closely, and you'll discover that within each diamond lies the ancient language of Berber symbols, whispering tales of fertility and birth.

Zigzag lines, akin to the whimsy of a river's course, meander organically along the rug's length, forming a distinctive border. Despite its seemingly simple facade, this Classic design is a tapestry steeped in the rich traditions of Morocco, a visual ode to cultural heritage. Tribal symbols — diamonds, lozenges, V-shapes, and crosses — play their roles in this symbolic dance, each representing facets of beauty, womanhood, and the sacred shield of protection.

Delve deeper, and you'll encounter rectangular bands and zigzag lines, the silent narrators of a tale that harks back to the symbolism of snakes, often associated with the masculine. Here, in the intricate world of Moroccan rugs, these male motifs gracefully frame and enclose their female counterparts. It's a dance of duality, symbolizing fertility, protection, and the sanctuary of the family.

This vintage Moroccan Azilal rug, with its bold, energetic presentation, weaves a narrative of profound meaning into contemporary interiors. It's not just a rug; it's a storyteller, an artistic expression that invites you to unravel its layers of symbolism and embrace the cultural poetry it brings to your space.

• Rendered in variegated shades of beige, red, brown and black with other analogous colors.
• Abrash. 
• Hand-knotted wool. 
• Made in Morocco. 
• Berber Tribes of Morocco. 
• Measures: 04'06 x 07'06.
• Date: 1980s. Late 20th Century.