Vintage, Moroccan Rug, Morocco, Middle Part of the 20th Century – This outstanding mid-century modern vintage rug from Morocco showcases a captivating ebony and alabaster checkerboard pattern that covers the majority of the richly textural field. The gradient background of this Mid 20th century vintage Moroccan rug, transitions from a neutral hue of ivory to a bold hue of saffron yellow that glows with a brilliant intensity. Enigmatic symbols decorate these stark areas forming creative and deeply meaningful borders. Serpentine zigzagging motifs with saffron-yellow accents emerge from the edges of the background. As they ascend across the length of the field of this beautiful mid-century modern, vintage Moroccan rug, these enigmatic symbols gain intensity and form an intricate network of stacked lozenges embellished with a variety of dramatic duality symbols and humanoid figures with decorative limbs.
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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Vintage Tribal Brown Checkerboard Design Berber Moroccan Rug 45983
Size: 4 ft 8 in x 12 ft 2 in (1.42 m x 3.71 m)
Origin: Morocco Rugs
Style: Moroccan Rugs
Superbly colored and fantastically detailed, this energetic vintage mid-century rug from Morocco features a full-bodied checkerboard pattern surrounded by symbols.
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