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Antique Moroccan Rug - Late 19th Century

$3,500
£2,657.68
€3,187.75
CA$5,012.58
A$5,174.16
CHF 2,916.41
MX$66,941.68
NOK 33,273.11
SEK 35,101.67
DKK 23,826.40

About the Item

This rare late 19th century Moroccan carpet highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring horizontal banded panels filled with magnificent diamond medallions and striking tribal iconography. This structural balance between the prominent multi-colored field complete with its structured rows of symbolic bands, surrounding multi-layered geometric guard borders, and grand scale reflects the pinnacle of traditional North African fine craftsmanship world-renowned for its bold tribal storytelling, decorative clarity, and majestic graphic presence. Textiles of this antiquity are celebrated for their ability to blend highly expressive regional design narratives with a striking, geometric abstraction. The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary saturated red, blue, and cream canvas contrasted by deep indigo-blue, soft ivory, and warm orange framing bands that allow vibrant touches of yellow, white, and multi-colored details to step forward dynamically. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural vegetable dyes over 130 years ago exhibit a characteristic gentle patina, soft historic abrash, and an organic wool texture that are hallmarks of the finest late 19th century North African regional productions. The multi-layered framing borders featuring continuous chevron and geometric patterns create a powerful visual boundary that highlights the superior wool quality and distinctive technical finesse of the weaver. Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand-spun wool with a characteristically resilient, tactile knotting structure and a supple yet sturdy handle tailored for expressive interior spaces. The exceptional clarity of the intricate geometric outlines, specifically the perfectly balanced symmetry of the banded layout and corresponding tribal borders, definitively distinguishes this antique masterpiece as an authentic late 19th century Moroccan carpet production. Ultimately, this decorative textile stands as a premier example of classical North African art representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global collectors.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 82.68 in (210 cm)Length: 118.12 in (300 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
    Morocco
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880's
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Sultanahmet, TR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7849251602002

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