Beautiful North African Vintage Flat Woven Moroccan Kilim Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Moroccan Rug, Circa date: Mid-20th Century – This striking mid 20th century, vintage Moroccan rug, a flat woven Moroccan kilim rug, features ancient patterns rendered in a classic pairing of fleecy brown and ivory with pink accents that add a degree of levity to the sharply colored field. Ancient glyphs and auspicious protection symbols used for thousands of years are carefully incorporated into the stark stripe pattern that decorates this handsome mid century modern, vintage rug from Morocco. Zigzagging running water motifs, ancient comb symbols and latticework grids used to nullify the effects of the evil eye are woven into this flat woven Kilim rug with contrasting colors. Subtle chevron details and hash mark stripes accentuate the boldly decorated bands, which feature a versatile combination of somber walnut brown and ivory alternating with subtle pink accents.
Vintage Moroccan rugs from the mid-20th century are a design element that continue to be an important part of contemporary styles. This gorgeous, vintage piece has an earthy feel and geometric pattern that are perfect for many modern styles. Black and white are a classic combination that continues to find its way into our interior spaces. Now, designers are giving it a fresh update by combining contrasting patterns and adding a touch of color. This piece is a traditional, tribal design, but it look as if it was created to fit perfectly into modern spaces.
Another recent trend that has become popular is including vintage rugs into contemporary spaces. They soften the design and add interest by softening the lines. This vintage Moroccan kilim rug has a design that adds variation and texture to the space. It is a gallery size rug that would be perfect for a long, narrow space or for creating visual continuity between two spaces.
The motifs on the rug from Morocco have special meaning to the Berber rug weavers. Throughout this piece, you can see designs that are meant to convey feeling and tell a story. The design is tribal and has an earthy, natural feel. It is an essential piece if your style if Eco-chic or Boho-chic. This kilim rug has a spontaneous feel, with repeating stripes creating a feeling of continuity along its length, but also variety and depth. One thing that sets this Berber design apart are differences in the scale of the designs. It has a level of complexity that you often do not see in primitive, midcentury pieces.
This gallery size vintage Moroccan Kilim stands out as a unique piece in the world of mid-century and even modern Moroccan rugs for its level of skill and artistry. It is a unique piece that will transform the room and add a feeling of energy. Its design has modern flatweave artistic feel, but it still retains is organic, natural feel, too. This makes it perfect for any contemporary or retro-inspired room designs.