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Moroccan mysteries, treasures and artifacts

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 HIGH ATLAS BERBER CARPET. This dates from the first half of the 20th century and is from the region of Djebel Siroua, which lies between the High and Anti Atlas ranges. The hand spun wool is lustrous and the dyes used include henna and circuma. A similar piece is featured in "Carpets and Textiles of Morocco" by Pickering and Yohe, plate 65. Reference 2070. Size 370 x 170cms. Euros 2,200.

MOROCCAN HIGH ATLAS BERBER CARPET. This dates from the first half of the 20th century and is from the region of Djebel Siroua, which lies between the High and Anti Atlas ranges. The hand spun wool is lustrous and the dyes used include henna and circuma. A similar piece is featured in "Carpets and Textiles of Morocco" by Pickering and Yohe, plate 65. Reference 2070. Size 370 x 170cms. Closeup

MOROCCAN CARPET a finely knotted piece from the region of Tazenacht which lies south west of Marrakech. It is an old example and is complete with finely embroidered kilim ends. Reference 1959. Size 280 x 150cms. Euros 1,250.

MOROCCAN CARPET a finely knotted piece from the region of Tazenacht which lies south west of Marrakech. It is an old example and is complete with finely embroidered kilim ends. Reference 1959. Size 280 x 150cms. Closeup

MOROCCAN SOFFREH TRAPPING A rare old piece from the High Atlas. The kelim is of goat hair upon which piled design has been woven with lustrous, naturally dyed wools. Reference 1456. Size 95 x 95cms. €650

MOROCCAN HIGH ATLAS RUG A lustrous and old piece from the region of Tasenacht which lies south of Marrakech. It is in excellent condition, Reference 1549. Size 210 x 128cms. €950.

MOROCCAN HIGH ATLAS BERBER CARPET. A large piece from Ait Ouiaouzguite with exceptionally glossy, fine, hand spun undyed wools. Henna has been used in the border work. It dates from the first half of the 20th century and is in impeccable condition. Similar pieces can be seen in "Carpets and Textiles of Morocco" by Pickering, Yohe et al, page 142, and "Maroc - Tapis de Tribus", pages 116-119. Reference 2069. Size 370 x 165 cms. Euros 2100.

MOROCCAN HIGH ATLAS BERBER CARPET. A large piece from Ait Ouiaouzguite with exceptionally glossy, fine, hand spun undyed wools. Henna has been used in the border work. It dates from the first half of the 20th century and is in impeccable condition. Similar pieces can be seen in "Carpets and Textiles of Morocco" by Pickering, Yohe et al, page 142, and "Maroc - Tapis de Tribus", pages 116-119. Reference 2069. Size 370 x 165 cms. Closeup

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OLD MOROCCAN MIRROR an unusual round piece made in the workshops in Fez. It has an interesting metal surround and is inlaid with camel bone. Ref.1878. Size 57cms.. Euros 85.

One of my favourite places - the ancient casbah in Tangier dominates the hill overlooking the port.

A large room in which simple Berber weavings provide a simple relaxing style.

MOROCCAN HIGH ATLAS BERBER CARPET. An old piece from Ait Ouaouzguite which has soft, lustrous wools which are largely undyed black and white. Henna has also been used. The ends are particularly attractive. Reference 2074. Size 280 x 170cms. Euros 1,750.

MOROCCAN CAMEL BELT. This is Berber work from the High Atlas. The belt itself is made from cotton and the two buckles are base metal embellished with brass designs. When a camel is fully laden belts of this kind are used to secure all the goods. Reference 2037. Size 268 x 5cms. Euros 180.

MOROCCAN CAMEL BELT. This is Berber work from the High Atlas. The belt itself is made from cotton and the two buckles are base metal embellished with brass designs. When a camel is fully laden belts of this kind are used to secure all the goods. Reference 2037. Size 268 x 5cms. Closeup

MOROCCAN RUG an interesting example from the region of Tazenacht, south of Marrakech. Reference 1861. 209 x 122 cms. Euros 395.

A Moroccan Berber tent in the deep south close to the border with Mauritania.

Unfinished Berber rug. Displays typical weaving in progress

MOROCCAN BERBER MIDDLE ATLAS PILLOW. The varied and intricate embroidery used to finish this double sided pillow is a tribute to the Berber woman who made it. It is from the region of Zeymour in the western section of the Middle Atlas mountains and served as a cushion during the day and a pillow inside the tent at night. Ref. 1767. Size 64 x 35 cms. Euros 110.

MOROCCAN BERBER MIDDLE ATLAS PILLOW. The varied and intricate embroidery used to finish this double sided pillow is a tribute to the Berber woman who made it. It is from the region of Zeymour in the western section of the Middle Atlas mountains and served as a cushion during the day and a pillow inside the tent at night. Ref. 1767. Size 64 x 35 cms. Reverse

MOROCCAN MIDDLE ATLAS RUG from the region of Boujad. This is naïve and primitive and is made from a mixture of hand spun wool and recycled material. It is probably an attempt to portray a single tree in the centre and the dark purple band at the top represents the sky. Reference 2013. Size 110 x 64. Euros 285.

MOROCCAN TUAREG ARTIFACT. When turned in this upright position this becomes a small table upon which the folded rugs and kilims used for bedding the night before are folded and stored. The Tuareg make these items from very intricately hand carved wooden legs and decorated cross struts. The whole structure is held together with very tightly bound strips of decorated leather. See `Splendeurs du Maroc` - Musee Royal de l`Afrique Centrale, 1998, page 48. Reference 2065. Size 80 x 48 x 28cms. Euros 380.

MOROCCAN TUAREG ARTIFACT. When turned in this upright position this becomes a small table upon which the folded rugs and kilims used for bedding the night before are folded and stored. The Tuareg make these items from very intricately hand carved wooden legs and decorated cross struts. The whole structure is held together with very tightly bound strips of decorated leather. Upside down it is fastened to a camel as use as a basket for goods.

MOROCCAN TUAREG LEATHER ARTIFACT. The Tuareg use leather hides from their animals to make many articles for everyday and ceremonial use. This is a soft, supple leather bag which is for the storage of jewels and other precious items. The intricate traditional Tuareg designs are painted with great care. See "Arts and Crafts of Morocco" page 110. Ref, 2032. Size 74 cms long. Euros 95.

MOROCCAN TUAREG LEATHER ARTIFACT. The Tuareg use leather hides from their animals to make many articles for everyday and ceremonial use. This is a soft, supple leather bag which is for the storage of jewels and other precious items. The intricate traditional Tuareg designs are painted with great care. Ref, 2032. Size 74 cms long. closeup

MOROCCAN BERBER CEREMONIAL BELT. This long, finely woven belt originates from a Berber group in the region of Mrirt in the western Middle Atlas mountains. The tassles are exceptional and the whole piece is dyed in the shades unique to this area. See `Splendeurs du Maroc` - Musee Royal de l`Afrique Centrale, 1998, pages 180 and 208 for information on ropes and belts. Ref. 1932. Size 350 cms long. Euros 160.

MOROCCAN TUAREG CEREMONIAL BELT. This originates from the deep south of the country and is a finely plaited belt, decorated with charms and embroidered in cotton and silk. The two ends are very attractive. See `Splendeurs du Maroc` - Musee Royal de l`Afrique Centrale, 1998, pages 180 and 208 for information on ropes and belts. Ref. 1950. Size 400 cms long. Euros 120.

MOROCCAN BERBER MIDDLE ATLAS KILIM CAPE. Although these fine pieces are woven in the traditional kilim flat weave they are not for curtains or covers. The distinctive shape, which is wider in the centre, is because they are for wear around the shoulders on ceremonial occasions such as the Berber marriage festival held every September in the village of Ilmichil. Ref 2146. Size 175 x 141 cms. Closeup

MOROCCAN BERBER MIDDLE ATLAS KILIM CAPE. Although these fine pieces are woven in the traditional kilim flat weave they are not for curtains or covers. The distinctive shape, which is wider in the centre, is because they are for wear around the shoulders on ceremonial occasions such as the Berber marriage festival held every September in the village of Ilmichil. Ref 2146. Size 175 x 141 cms. Euros 490.

The hand made beating combs used by weavers in rural Morocco have remained unchanged for centuries. I always try and find a few on my travels.

MOROCCAN WOVEN BELT this intricately plaited belt is for a Berber man and would be worn on important occasions. It originates from the region of Boujad which is an area south of the Middle Atlas. See `Splendeurs du Maroc` - Musee Royal de l`Afrique Centrale, 1998, pages 180 and 208 for information on ropes and belts. Reference 1948. 350 cms. long. Euros120

MOROCCAN MIDDLE ATLAS CUSHION/PILLOW COVER although woven in one long piled section this rug would be normally folded in the centre and then filled to be used as a pillow or cushion in a Berber tent. It is probably the work of the Beni Jelidassen group in the eastern Middle Atlas range. Most unusually, it has the original rope protruding from the centre and this would facilitate carrying. Reference 1929. Size 120 x 41cms. Euros 290.

From my village in the deep south of Spain the North African coast of Morocco is usually visible. It is only a 13 mile/30 minute ferry ride away.

MOROCCAN BERBER MIDDLE ATLAS FLAT WEAVE - Although not old this piece has a magnicent and intricate design in white cotton over the entire field of the base kilim. It is in perfect condition and originates from Zeymour region of the western Middle Atlas mountain range.Ref. 2194. Size 230 x 141 cms. Euros 1100.