Vintage Moroccan Rug, Morocco, Mid 20th Century – This luxurious mid-century Moroccan vintage rug showcases a stark allover pattern comprised of cleverly staggered tally marks arranged in broad rows. Definitively minimalist in its style and restrained achromatic color scheme, this striking rug showcases a series of stark linear motifs that are inventive in their beguiling simplicity. These airy linear motifs highlight the soft ecru background of luxurious woolly pile in a flattering, minimalist manner. Reminiscent of the chic achromatic rugs popularized by Le Corbusier, Alvar Aalto and many great mid-century designers, this elegant Moroccan rug possesses a charming simplicity and inventive minimalist style that is modern yet timeless.
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Tribal Primitive Wool Pile Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Berber Rug 46020
Size: 4 ft 6 in x 13 ft 6 in (1.37 m x 4.11 m)
Origin: Morocco Rugs
Style: Moroccan Rugs
Woven in Morocco during the mid-20th century, this minimalist rug features a charming series of abstract tally marks set over a background of woolly ecru pile.



