5 x 12 Vintage Talsint Moroccan Rug 20675

20675 Vintage Talsint Moroccan Rug, 05'05 x 11'08. 

From the heart of the Figuig province, home to the Ait Bou Ichaouen tribe, emerges the Talsint Moroccan rug, named after the rural town of Talsint in Northeastern Morocco, celebrated for its vibrant hues, notably purple, orange, and red.

Indulge in the inviting charm of Boho Chic with this hand-knotted wool vintage Talsint Moroccan rug. A backdrop of red and purple color blocks forms the canvas for an array of protection motifs, known as Burdock symbols, creating a canvas rich in both meaning and beauty. In the realm of Ancient Berber rug-making, the Burdock signifies protective powers against the "evil eye." These symbolic motifs intricately weave a tale, not just of aesthetics, but one deeply rooted in cultural beliefs, spirituality, and the harmonious relationship between the Berber people and their natural environment. Let yourself be transported to a captivating realm where this vintage Talsint rug unfurls as your enchanting carpet ride, narrating stories of a Moroccan paradise adorned with bougainvillea in hues more vibrant than imaginable and fountains that sparkle with a mesmerizing shimmer.

• Rendered in variegated shades of purple, red, magenta, orange, and charcoal with other accent colors. 
• Abrash.
• Hand-knotted wool. 
• Made in Morocco. 
• Berber Tribes of Morocco. Talsint. Ait Bou Ichaouen.
• Measures: 05'05 x 11'08.
• Date: 1970s. Late 20th Century.