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Blue and Grey Modern Moroccan Style Rug 60137

Size: 9 ft 3 in x 11 ft 7 in (2.82 m x 3.53 m)

Origin: Afghanistan

Style: Afghan Rugs

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Adorable Blue and Grey Modern Moroccan Style Afghan Rug / Country of Origin: Afghanistan/ Circa Date: ModernMoroccan rugs have an appeal that seems do outlast many style trends. They first became popular as a part of interior design in the middle part of the 20th century. Since that time, they have adapted and changed to suit contemporary décor styles. This makes them a timeless classic that is once again gaining increasing popularity as a part of modern design.

This gorgeous inspired modern contemporary Moroccan area rug was created in Afghanistan and has a graphic quality that is perfect for ultra-modern interiors and rooms that feature functional, multipurpose furniture. Blue and gray are a modern classic combination that is a design essential for the modern home.

The blues of this Afghan area rug create a cool and comfortable feeling in the room. The design of this modern area rug is borrowed from a classic Morocco rooted design, but its geometric lines and abstract form could just as easily have been created for a modern art gallery. It is a gorgeous modern Moroccan area rug that will make a statement within the space. It will add its own character that is edgy and modern.

This rug has a tribal design that is primitive and that has a global appeal. The various thicknesses and directions of the lines create movement throughout the piece in a way that you would expect to find in the work of a trained abstract artist.

The inspired Moroccan Berber rug is the foundation of the room design, and this one would be perfect in a black and white room to add a touch of color or as the foundation for a room that features more intense, saturated tones. You could also pair it with white and other light blues for a classic look.

This piece is bold enough to be a feature piece, or you could use it as a bold layer in a Boho chic look. The unique colors and design of this rug make it versatile enough to serve as the focal point for many modern design trends.