Threads of Ancestry

• Origin: Aït Bou Ichaouen (Talstint region)
• Size: 382 x 170 cm (excluding fringes)
• Pile: Medium
• Technique: Hand-knotted
• Material: 100% wool
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition
• Finishing: Twirled fringes

Vintage Aït Bou Ichaouen Rug / 382 x 170 cm

This rare vintage rug from the Aït Bou Ichaouen tribe is a stunning example of Amazigh textile artistry, preserved in exceptional condition. It features a vivid and diverse color palette, purple, magenta, chartreuse yellow, deep forest green, ice blue, and a bold splash of hot pink that draws the eye like a whispered secret within its story.

The composition is organized in horizontal bands filled with symbolic Berber motifs, triangles, lozenges, crosses, and lattice forms. These are more than decorative, they speak of protection, fertility, and spiritual grounding. The borders are framed with ladder-like patterns, guiding the eye through its rhythmic and structured narrative.

The arrangement of motifs and vibrant contrasts give this rug a dynamic, expressive energy, while the harmonious layout suggests deep cultural intention. Playful yet profound, it’s a textile that embodies both ancestral wisdom and joyful creativity.

Finished with traditional twirled fringes and woven entirely in wool, this piece is not only decorative but also a significant cultural artifact, a celebration of heritage in woven form.

Shipped with from Morocco

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