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Classic Tribal Design Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Cream Color Rug 47192

Size: 5 ft x 7 ft 3 in (1.52 m x 2.21 m)

Origin: Morocco Rugs

Style: Moroccan Rugs

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Embracing a minimalist aesthetic completely, this stately vintage Moroccan rug showcases a sparse stacked-lozenge figure surrounded by secondary duality symbols.

Vintage Moroccan Rug, Morocco, Mid-Century – Drawn in a clear, precise style, this handsome vintage Moroccan shag carpet has extreme definition and a stylistic directness that amplifies the presence and importance of the sheltered lozenges and accompanying duality symbols, which resemble branching Tree of Life figures, making this a great example of the complex range of vintage rugs. This sparse, well-appointed field is accompanied by zigzagging running-water borders that represent yet another important motif found in weaving, pottery and many other decorative arts.

This understated Moroccan carpet has a balanced countenance with well-proportioned decorations and cryptic symbols that are profoundly traditional yet are depicted in a paradoxically modern manner that adds to their strong allure. Following the rich traditions of Morocco and the new style of classical modernism, this vintage Moroccan carpet has a luxurious visage that balances old symbols and new design ideas exceptionally well.