74570 Vintage Berber
Moroccan Rug, 03’08 x 06’05.

The
stark shades of yellow, orange and red woven into this piece work together to
create a truly unique look. The variegated design pattern conjures the tribal
feeling of Moroccan spirit in this vintage Berber Moroccan rug. The design
ornamenting the Moroccan rug is layered through to the center, with each
portion of the Berber rug displaying a different work of art. The V-shape on
the border of the Moroccan rug is highly recognized in ancient Berber culture
as a symbol of the open legs of a woman who is ready to conceive. A cross-like
symbol composed of the Baraka motifs frame this work of art. The bird symbol is
a positive motif that carries baraka - a blessing or sense of divine presence.
Baraka can be transferred to symbols and designs that have protective power to
ward off the 'evil eye'. The piece is trimmed with light fringe that
hangs from one vertical side.

• Rendered in variegated shades of tangeringe, orange, red, light green, tan, and beige with other accent colors.
• Abrash.
• Hand knotted wool.
• Made in Morocco.
• Berber Tribes
  of Morocco.
• Measures: 03'08 X 06'05.
• Date: 1970s. Late 20th Century.