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20369 Vintage Taznakht Moroccan Kilim Rug, 05'10 x 09'05.
Behold the timeless beauty of this vintage Taznakht Moroccan kilim rug, a testament to distinctive weaving styles that seamlessly blend knotting and flat weaving, giving rise to mesmerizing raised patterns. True to the Taznakht rug history, this vintage Moroccan Kilim rug emanates nomadic charm with a bold and vibrant color palette. Lively red hues, striking orange tones, and earthy shades with soft pink accents come together in a dance of colors reminiscent of the rich Moroccan landscapes.
In keeping with the tradition of Taznakht rugs, this vintage Moroccan kilim features a raised design, showcasing a diamond trellis crafted with latch hooks. Within each diamond, a woven story of symbolic motifs unfolds, woven with meticulous care. The abrashed red backdrop, expertly flatwoven, serves as the canvas for an array of protection motifs, each bearing a raised design. Among them are Burdocks, Hamsa motifs, cross shapes, fused triangles, and secondary protection symbols, each laden with cultural significance and meaning.
Encircling this masterpiece is a meandering botanical border, also adorned with a raised design, offering a sense of completion to the intricate tapestry. Deceptively simple at first glance, this beautiful vintage Moroccan rug reveals itself to be a woven narrative, intricately laced with meaning and cultural significance. Every knot and thread tells a story of protection, tradition, and the enduring artistry of the Taznakht weaving legacy.
- Rendered in variegated shades of rust, clay pot, burnt orange, terra cotta, pink, saffron, coffee, and beige with other accent colors.
- This is a textured rug with low to no pile.
- Abrash.
- Hand-knotted wool. Handwoven wool.
- Made in Morocco.
- Berber Tribes of Morocco. Taznakht.
- Measures: 05'10 x 09'05.
- Date: 1960s. Mid-20th Century.