Exceptional old rug in rich hues of orange and red, sand and charcoal

This wonderful Moroccan piece has a nested diamond pattern throughout and exhibits Berber motifs through its use of ancient symbols. Knotted in shades of red and terracotta obtained from natural dyes. A flatweave band with some selvage wear on one edge. 

COUNTRY: Morocco

DATE OF PRODUCTION: Early 20th century

MATERIALS: Hand-knotted rug; wool

CONDITION: Good, just some weakness in the flatweave selvage end, soft and clean

WIDTH: 170 cm

LENGTH: 316 cm

REFERENCE NUMBER: 0007

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