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This category is not about specific sizes but is devoted to all types of weaving and related artifacts from Morocco. Geographically, of all the European rug dealers I am the closest to north Africa and Morocco - in fact, it is so close I can see the Rif mountains during the day and the coastal lights at night. The nearest city to me, Tangier, is only a 35 minute ferry ride and then a 5 minute walk brings me to the Casbah. Its outer walls prohibit cars and towards the centre its ever narrowing alley ways permit only single file shoppers. Smells - mint tea, spices and baking bread - prevail. On Thursdays and Sundays I can buy wool and fresh cheese wrapped in palm leaves from the Berbers. From a "shop" (smaller than a telephone booth) wonderful silks.
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MOROCCAN MIDDLE ATLAS BERBER rug from the region of Boujad. The design is complex and pleasing. Reference 2002. Size 162 x 101cms. Euros 850.
MOROCCAN MIDDLE ATLAS BERBER rug from the region of Boujad. The design is complex and pleasing. Reference 2002. Size 162 x 101cms. Euros 850. Closeup
MOROCCAN BERBER HORSE BLANKET. This old animal cover is from the region of Djebel Siroua which lies between the High and Anti Atlas mountain ranges. The dark kilim background is surrounded and divided into panels by borders of piled knotting. Reference 2173. Size 155 x 148cms. Euros 875.
MOROCCAN BERBER HORSE BLANKET. This old animal cover is from the region of Djebel Siroua which lies between the High and Anti Atlas mountain ranges. The dark kilim background is surrounded and divided into panels by borders of piled knotting. Reference 2173. Size 155 x 148cms. Euros 875. CLOSE UP.
Buying old rugs in the Medina in Marrakech.
An old fort near the town of Sidi Mokhtar is used as a collection point and co-operative for rugs woven in homes in the surrounding villages. Sometimes - with luck - a few old pieces are still available.
MOROCCAN HIGH ATLAS BERBER CARPET. An example from the Djebel Siroua region south of the High Atlas. The lustrous hand spun wools are either undyed or dyed with henna. A similar piece can be seen in "Maroc - Tapis de Tribus" on plate 44 and "Carpets and Textiles of Morocco" by Pickering, Yohe et al on plate 58. Reference 2077. Size 290 x 160cms. Euros 1,750.
MOROCCAN HIGH ATLAS BERBER CARPET. An example from the Djebel Siroua region south of the High Atlas. The lustrous hand spun wools are either undyed or dyed with henna. A similar piece can be seen in "Maroc - Tapis de Tribus" on plate 44 and "Carpets and Textiles of Morocco" by Pickering, Yohe et al on plate 58. Reference 2077. Size 290 x 160cms. Closeup
MOROCCAN BERBER MIDDLE ATLAS RUG from the region of Mrit. The field has many shades of terracotta, brown and deep reds and the "abrashes" are very attractive. Reference 2165. Size 187 x 120cms. Euros 950. SOLD - USA
MOROCCAN BERBER MIDDLE ATLAS RUG from the region of Mrit. The field has many shades of terracotta, brown and deep reds and the "abrashes" are very attractive. Reference 2165. Size 187 x 120cms. Euros 950. CLOSE UP. SOLD - USA
MOROCCAN HIGH ATLAS RUG - a small old piece with a mixed technique of both pile and kilim. The wool is soft and lustrous and it was probably used as a cloth upon which to serve food. It originates from the region of Tazenacht and similar examples can be seen in "Carpets and Textiles of Morocco" by Pickering and Yohe page 134. Reference 19928 Size 102 x 88cms. Euros 350.
MOROCCAN HIGH ATLAS RUG - a small old piece with a mixed technique of both pile and kilim. The wool is soft and lustrous and it was probably used as a cloth upon which to serve food. It originates from the region of Tazenacht and similar examples can be seen in "Carpets and Textiles of Morocco" by Pickering and Yohe page 134. Reference 19928 Size 102 x 88cms. Closeup
MOROCCAN BERBER ARTIFACT. This old, smoke blackened, well used artifact is a hand held chimney. When Berbers in the High Atlas steal honey they light a fire in the bowl, put it in the nest and force the bees out. See `Splendeurs du Maroc` - Musee Royal de l`Afrique Centrale, 1998, page 379. Reference 2175. Size 29cms. long. Euros 245.
MOROCCAN BERBER ARTIFACT late 19th century ceramic candle holder from the High Atlas. An original wick and hook to hang are attatched. See `Splendeurs du Maroc` - Musee Royal de l`Afrique Centrale, 1998, page 41. Reference 2042. Size 15cms. high. Euros 110.
MOROCCAN CERAMIC POT. A late 19th century small ceramic pot, probably from the region of Fez . It is complete with the leather work handle. See `Splendeurs du Maroc` - Musee Royal de l`Afrique Centrale, 1998, page 379. Reference 2033. Size 11cms. Euros 90.
MOROCCAN BERBER BELT this originates from the region of Mrirt in the south of the Middle Atlas and is a woven belt for a Berber man. It would be used mostly for ceremony. Information on ropes and belts can be seen in `Splendeurs du Maroc` - Musee Royal de l`Afrique Centrale, 1998, pages 180 and 209. Reference 1931. Size 90cms long. Euros 250.
MOROCCAN BERBER MIDDLE ATLAS CARPET. This is from the Beni Mguild group of the Middle Atlas range. The subtle shades range from purplish and brownish reds through to terracotta to deep madder. The piece is in excellent condition. Ref. 2120. Size 257 x 198 cms. Euros 1250
MOROCCAN BERBER MIDDLE ATLAS CARPET. This is from the Beni Mguild group of the Middle Atlas range. The subtle shades range from purplish and brownish reds through to terracotta to deep madder. The piece is in excellent condition. Ref. 2120. Size 257 x 198 cms. Closeup
OLD MOROCCAN MIRROR pieces like this are made by artisans in the region of Fez. It has a fine metal frame inlaid with camel bone. Reference 1879.. Size 53 x 51 cms. Euros 85.
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MOROCCAN MIDDLE ATLAS rug. An extraordinary example from Berbers in the region of Boujad. The rug is made from with strips of recycled materials, as nothing is wasted. The white triangular design is piled in cotton and is a depiction of a Berber tent. Reference 2022 Size 146 x 118cms Euros 850.
MOROCCAN MIDDLE ATLAS rug. An extraordinary example from Berbers in the region of Boujad. The rug is made from with strips of recycled materials, as nothing is wasted. The white triangular design is piled in cotton and is a depiction of a Berber tent. Reference 2022 Size 146 x 118cms Closeup
MOROCCAN BERBER BAG. This shape of bag with its long intergrated handle was woven by Berbers in the Ait Ouaouzguite region of the Djebel Siroua which lies between the High and Anti Atlas ranges south of Marrakech. Ref. 1933. Size 177 x 27cms. Euros 350
MOROCCAN BERBER BAG. This shape of bag with its long intergrated handle was woven by Berbers in the Ait Ouaouzguite region of the Djebel Siroua which lies between the High and Anti Atlas ranges south of Marrakech. Ref. 1933. Closeup
MOROCCAN CERAMIC JUG. This is probably from the region of Fez and dates from the last half of the 19th century. It was probably used for storing milk. See `Splendeurs du Maroc` - Musee Royal de l`Afrique Centrale, 1998, page 379. Reference 2060. Size 22cms. high. Euros 120.
MOROCCAN TUAREG WOODEN BOWL. This dates from the late 19th century and is Tuareg work from the south of Morocco. See `Splendeurs du Maroc` - Musee Royal de l`Afrique Centrale, 1998, page 43. Reference 2058. Size 28cms. diameter. Euros 65.
MOROCCAN BERBER MIDDLE ATLAS CARPET. An old example from the region of Marmoucher in the western Middle Atlas. The wools are mostly undyed but there are highlights of cochineal red and a light tan colour from henna in a few places. Reference 2151. Size 298 x 168cms. Euros 1,650.
MOROCCAN BERBER MIDDLE ATLAS CARPET. An old example from the region of Marmoucher in the western Middle Atlas. The wools are mostly undyed but there are highlights of cochineal red and a light tan colour from henna in a few places. Reference 2151. Size 298 x 168cms. Closeup
MOROCCAN MIDDLE ATLAS CARPET a carpet of unusual shape from the Zemmour group of Berbers in the western part of the Middle Atlas. This region produces more kilims than piled pieces. The absence of borders is typical of Zemmour work and the shape indicates that it could have been woven for a Riyad, which is a long narrow house, possibly in the nearest coastal city, Rabat. See "Maroc Tapis de Tribus", pages 52+ and "From Sign to Image - the Moroccan carpet", pages 61-61 for a similar example. Reference 1912. Size 335 x 107cms. Euros 1,250.
MOROCCAN MIDDLE ATLAS CARPET a carpet of unusual shape from the Zemmour group of Berbers in the western part of the Middle Atlas. This region produces more kilims than piled pieces. The absence of borders is typical of Zemmour work and the shape indicates that it could have been woven for a Riyad, which is a long narrow house, possibly in the nearest coastal city, Rabat. See "Maroc Tapis de Tribus", pages 52+ and "From Sign to Image - the Moroccan carpet", pages 61-61 for a similar example. Reference 1912. Size 335 x 107cms. Closeup
MOROCCAN BERBER HIGH ATLAS RUG. The glossy hand spun wools and random Berber designs are typical of the best examples from the region of Azilal in the High Atlas north of Marrakech. This old piece is in excellent condition and complete with its original ends and sides. Ref. 2134. Size 157 x 131 cms. Close up. SOLD - USA
MOROCCAN BERBER HIGH ATLAS RUG. The glossy hand spun wools and random Berber designs are typical of the best examples from the region of Azilal in the High Atlas north of Marrakech. This old piece is in excellent condition and complete with its original ends and sides. Ref. 2134. Size 157 x 131 cms. Euros 950. SOLD - USA
MOROCCAN BERBER HIGH ATLAS CARPET. A rare and beautiful piece from the first half of the 20th century. It is in excellent condition, complete in every aspect, with a soft, supple feel and a wide range of pastel shades of natural dyes. Although it is certainly from the High Atlas east of Marrakech precise origin is difficult. The palette suggests the Berber group Ait Bou Ichaouen in the very east towards the Algerian border, but some structural elements, especially the side cords and overcasting are consistent with the Zaouiat Tamga group east of Azilal. Virtually identical work is clearly visible in the carpet shown on pages 96 and 97 of `Maroc - Tapis du Tribus` by Bouilloc, Crouzet et. al. Ref. 2191. Size 372 x 193 cms. Euros 2250.
MOROCCAN BERBER HIGH ATLAS CARPET. A rare and beautiful piece from the first half of the 20th century. It is in excellent condition, complete in every aspect, with a soft, supple feel and a wide range of pastel shades of natural dyes. Although it is certainly from the High Atlas east of Marrakech precise origin is difficult. The palette suggests the Berber group Ait Bou Ichaouen in the very east towards the Algerian border, but some structural elements, especially the side cords and overcasting are consistent with the Zaouiat Tamga group east of Azilal. Virtually identical work is clearly visible in the carpet shown on pages 96 and 97 of `Maroc - Tapis du Tribus` by Bouilloc, Crouzet et. al. Ref. 2191. Size 372 x 193 cms. Euros 2250.
MOROCCAN BERBER MIDDLE ATLAS FLAT WEAVE. A superb old example which dates from the middle 20th century and is from the Ait Youssi Berber group. Large flat weaves are known as `Hanbels`and are multi functional inside a Berber hut or tent. They serve as seating for large groups, curtains and covers for communal family sleeping at night. The embroidered designs which cover the surface are intricate and well balanced. An older saddle cover with simliar designs and overall appearance is shown in `Marokko` by Kurt Rainer on page 135. Ref. 2190. Size 338 x 177 cms. Closeup
MOROCCAN BERBER MIDDLE ATLAS FLAT WEAVE. A superb old example which dates from the middle 20th century and is from the Ait Youssi Berber group. Large flat weaves are known as `Hanbels`and are multi functional inside a Berber hut or tent. They serve as seating for large groups, curtains and covers for communal family sleeping at night. The embroidered designs which cover the surface are intricate and well balanced. An older saddle cover with simliar designs and overall appearance is shown in `Marokko` by Kurt Rainer on page 135. Ref. 2190. Size 338 x 177 cms. Euros 1850.
MOROCCAN MIDDLE ATLAS CUSHION/PILLOW this is a double sided kilim pillow/cushion in which the design has been created by sections of knotted pile and also embroidery. The opening is on the long axis. It is Berber work from the region of Talsint, which lies east of the Middle Atlas. The front cover of "Maroc Tapis de Tribus" has an almost identical example and more information can be seen on pages 22 and 23. Reference 1928. Size 40 x 90cms. Euros 280.
MOROCCAN MIDDLE ATLAS BERBER ARTIFACTS. A fine rare pair of tubular covers which would be used as leg warmers inside the tents or huts in cold weather. They are hand made in fine cotton. See `Splendeurs du Maroc` - Musee Royal de l`Afrique Centrale 1998 - page 178. Ref. 2145. Size Approx 45cms long. Euros 250 the pair
TUAREG LEATHER POUCHES - small leather pouches such as these are used to store kohl and powders used in make up. The leather is embellished with traditional designs and the pouches are hung from the waist. Top - Reference 1889. Size 43 cms. long with tassels. Euros 45. Bottom - Reference 1890. Size 34cms. long with tassels. Euros 45.
