Rug - 360 cm - 175 cm
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Morocco origin, Hanbel Mellali style Moroccan Berber rug, 360 × 175 cm, wool on wool, late 20th century, in very good condition and professionally cleaned.
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Magnificent and authentic Moroccan Berber rug, brilliantly combining three distinct traditional weaving techniques, making it a quintessential piece of the "hanbel Mellali" style (from the Hoch Atlas region). This type of rug is a unique textile artwork, entirely handmade by Berber weavers. With its generous dimensions of 360 x 175 cm, it will perfectly adorn a living room, a large entrance, or a bedroom in bohemian chic, ethnic, or contemporary style.
Technique and Design:
This rug is distinguished by its horizontal striped structure alternating rhythmically:
The flat weaving (Kilim/Hanbel style): serving as the background with fine geometric motifs such as chevrons and diamonds.
The pile knot (wool velvet): adding texture and volume to certain specific motifs (the black and pink triangles, the checkered patterns).
The embroidery: for geometric finishes of great precision.
The color palette is warm and vibrant, blending natural tones of raw wool (beige, brown, ecru) with lively summer accents of fuchsia pink, turquoise, emerald green, and black, creating a captivating visual contrast full of life.
Condition:
The rug is in very good overall condition, clean and well preserved. As an artisanal vintage handmade piece, it may show slight irregularities in the edges or weaving, which attest to its authenticity and add to its unique charm. The fringes at the ends are original and well preserved.
Magnificent and authentic Moroccan Berber rug, brilliantly combining three distinct traditional weaving techniques, making it a quintessential piece of the "hanbel Mellali" style (from the Hoch Atlas region). This type of rug is a unique textile artwork, entirely handmade by Berber weavers. With its generous dimensions of 360 x 175 cm, it will perfectly adorn a living room, a large entrance, or a bedroom in bohemian chic, ethnic, or contemporary style.
Technique and Design:
This rug is distinguished by its horizontal striped structure alternating rhythmically:
The flat weaving (Kilim/Hanbel style): serving as the background with fine geometric motifs such as chevrons and diamonds.
The pile knot (wool velvet): adding texture and volume to certain specific motifs (the black and pink triangles, the checkered patterns).
The embroidery: for geometric finishes of great precision.
The color palette is warm and vibrant, blending natural tones of raw wool (beige, brown, ecru) with lively summer accents of fuchsia pink, turquoise, emerald green, and black, creating a captivating visual contrast full of life.
Condition:
The rug is in very good overall condition, clean and well preserved. As an artisanal vintage handmade piece, it may show slight irregularities in the edges or weaving, which attest to its authenticity and add to its unique charm. The fringes at the ends are original and well preserved.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Length
360 cm
Width
175 cm
Material
Wool on wool
Country of origin
Morocco
Condition
In very good condition
Professionally cleaned
Yes
Manufacturing period
Late 20th century
Weight
15 kg
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