Vintage Moroccan Rug, Morocco, Mid 20th Century – Created in Morocco, this sophisticated vintage rug is decorated with a bold abstract checkerboard pattern incorporating a diverse selection of cool hues paired with opposing shades of fiery red. The abstract allover pattern features a diverse assortment of jumbled checkers with obscure outlines and divergent shapes emphasized by the sumptuous texture of the luxurious pile and bulky tufts. The diverse color palette incorporates light periwinkle blue, shocking turquoise, Prussian blue, cobalt and celadon set over a neutral ivory-colored field. Abstract linear figures with pendulous limbs create a subtle focal point that breaks up the labyrinthine checkerboard pattern. Following the uniquely modern design traditions of Morocco, this chic vintage rug created circa 1950 displays diverse textures, strong colors and abstract checkers with quirky geometric lines.
Nazmiyal Collection Archive Record
This rug has been sold and is preserved in the Nazmiyal Collection digital archive for historical documentation and collector education.
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Primtive Tribal Design Small Size Bold Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug 45692
Size: 5 ft 1 in x 6 ft 2 in (1.55 m x 1.88 m)
Origin: Morocco Rugs
Style: Moroccan Rugs
Boldly colored and densely decorated, this mid-century vintage rug from Morocco features an inscrutable checkerboard pattern emphasized by the bulky pile.
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