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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 MIDDLE ATLAS BERBER PILLOW. A very old and fine example from the Beni MGuild in the northern Middle Atlas range. The dyes are natural and include wild madder, henna, indigo and curcuma. The design highlights are in fine white cotton. Ref. 2126. Size 61x29 cms. Euros125

MOROCCAN MIDDLE ATLAS BERBER PILLOW. A very old and fine example from the Beni MGuild in the northern Middle Atlas range. The dyes are natural and include wild madder, henna, indigo and curcuma. The design highlights are in fine white cotton. Reverse of Ref 2126

MOROCCAN BERBER MIDDLE ATLAS BAG. Huge sacks like these are first folded in half with the embroidered top section facing outwards and then folded in half again vertically and become co-joined as two huge sacks for the storage of grain. It is from the Beni Mguild in the Middle Atlas. Ref 2137. Size 237x148 cms. Euros 875

MOROCCAN BERBER MIDDLE ATLAS BAG. Huge sacks like these are first folded in half with the embroidered top section facing outwards and then folded in half again vertically and become co-joined as 2 huge sacks for the storage of grain. It is from the Beni Mguil group in the northern Atlas Ref 2137 Close up of left

MOROCCAN MIDDLE ATLAS RUG from the region of Zeymour. An unusual square shaped, very old, rug with sections of the design piled in white cotton. Reference 2014. Size 195 x 147cms. Euros 950.

MOROCCAN MIDDLE ATLAS RUG from the region of Zeymour. An unusual square shaped, very old, rug with sections of the design piled in white cotton. Reference 2014. Size 195 x 147cms. Closeup

MOROCCAN TUAREG ARTIFACTS. An interesting old pair of hand carved wooden pots which were used for the storage of kohl - the black make up many Moroccan nomads use around the eyes. Each lid has a built in wooden applicator. See `Arts and Crafts of Morocco` page 109. References 2052 and 2053. Size 8cms. each. Euros 55 each.

MOROCCAN BERBER ARTIFACT. An old finely hand carved wooden comb for a Berber woman. See `Splendeurs du Maroc` - Musee Royal de l`Afrique Centrale 1998 page 343. Reference 2061. Size 16cms. high. Euros 35.

MOROCCAN HIGH ATLAS PICTORIAL RUG this is from the region of Ouaouzguite south of the High Atlas approaching the plains of Djebel Siroua. It is an old rug and depicts one of the many forts found in this rural region. Reference 2003. Size 227 x 117cms. Euros 1,100.

MOROCCAN HIGH ATLAS PICTORIAL RUG this is from the region of Ouaouzguite south of the High Atlas approaching the plains of Djebel Siroua. It is an old rug and depicts one of the many forts found in this rural region. Reference 2003. Size 227 x 117cms. Closeup

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

Newly washed kilims drying on a roof in Marrakech.

MOROCCAN TUAREG ARTIFACT. An exquisite hand carved old wooden bowl which was for the storage of saffron. It is hand decorated with traditional Tuareg designs and colours. See `Splendeurs du Maroc` - Musee Royal de l`Afrique Centrale 1998 page 345. Reference 2044. Size 6cms. high. Euros 55.

MOROCCAN TUAREG ARTIFACTS. A small collection of three hand carved Tuareg wooden pots, each with its stopper and each engraved and coloured in traditional Tuareg colours. See `Splendeurs du Maroc` - Musee Royal de l`Afrique Centrale 1998 page 345. References 2049, 2050 and 2051. Size 11cms high each. Euros 55 each.

MOROCCAN TUAREG ARTIFACTS. A collection of four small hand carved wooden pots for the storage of black eye make up called Kohl. Three have integral wooden applicators and the remaining one is of metal. See `Arts and Crafts of Morocco` page 109. References 2045, 2046, 2047 and 2048. Size 11cms. each. Euros 55 each.

MOROCCAN ARTIFACTS. Both Tuareg and Berber communities make these small ceramic bowls which are filled with wax and have a wick inserted and become candles. See `Splendeurs du Maroc` - Musee Royal de l`Afrique Centrale 1998 page 41. References 2038 and 2039. Sizes 6 x 10cms. and 4 x 8cms. Euros 60 each.

MOROCCAN HIGH ATLAS BERBER RUG from the region of Azilal. This is an old piece woven with undyed silky black and white wool with sections of the simplistic design in blue cotton and it may represent a meandering river. Reference 2027. Size 173 x 132cms. Euros 750.

MOROCCAN HIGH ATLAS BERBER RUG from the region of Azilal. This is aclose up of the left hand picture. The blue cotton may represent a meandering river. Reference 2027. Size 173 x 132cms.

MOROCCAN COPPER ARTIFACT. A late 19th century hand made small copper pot complete with handle and was probably the work of Jewish craftsmen in Marrakech. See `Splendeurs du Maroc` - Musee Royal de l`Afrique Centrale 1998 page 42. Reference 2043. Size approx.14cms. high.Euros 90.

Sun faded ochres, yellows and blues are typical of houses in the old medinas.

MOROCCAN HIGH ATLAS RUG an unusual example which was probably woven for a special event. The portrayal of horses and riders is most rare in weaving from Tazenacht. Reference 2024. Size 234 x 150cms. Euros 1,450.

MOROCCAN HIGH ATLAS BERBER RUG Close up Ref.2024

MOROCCAN MIDDLE ATLAS BOUCHEGUITE RUG hand woven with a huge range of colours obtained from re-cycled materials. The foundation is of cotton. It is one of the older examples and will make a wonderful wall hanging. Reference 2244. Size 100 x 50 cms. / 3ft. 4ins. X 1ft. 8ins. Euros 130. SOLD - HONG KONG.

MOROCCAN HIGH ATLAS BERBER RUG from the region of Ouaouzguite, south of Marrakech. This piece has incredibly lustrous hand spun wools and a beautiful depth of rich colours, together with an intricate and harmonious design. It is a top example of its kind. Reference 2015. Size 253 x 146cms. Euros 1,450.

MOROCCAN HIGH ATLAS BERBER RUG from the region of Ouaouzguite, south of Marrakech. This piece has incredibly lustrous hand spun wools and a beautiful depth of rich colours, together with an intricate and harmonious design. It is a top example of its kind. Reference 2015. Size 253 x 146cms. Closeup

MOROCCAN BERBER MIDDLE ATLAS FLAT WEAVE. Both the kilim flat weave and the sections of embroidered design are of wool which indicates that this Handira has some age . It would have been used as a bed cover or cape and is from the region of Zeymour at the extreme nothern end of the Middle Atlas east of Rabat. Ref. 2130. Size 204x124. Euros 750

MOROCCAN BERBER MIDDLE ATLAS FLAT WEAVE. Both the kilim flat weave and the sections of embroidered design are of wool which indicates that this Handira has some age . It would have been used as a bed cover or cape and is from the region of Zeymour at the extreme nothern end of the Middle Atlas east of Rabat. Ref. 2130. Size 204x124. Closeup

MOROCCAN BERBER MAN'S BELT. This old example is from Berbers in the Djebel Siroua region which lies between the High and Anti Atlas ranges. It dates from the early 20th century and the design is embroidered in yellow silk. The buckle is of a heavy white metal and is probably Moroccan silver. See `Splendeurs du Maroc` - Musee Royal de l`Afrique Centrale 1998 pages 236 and 240. Reference 2064. Size 90cms. long. Euros 90.

MOROCCAN ARTIFACTS. These bowls with lids were used for the storage of henna by Berber women from the south of Morocco. They are made from very fine leather of the inside of a camel leg which is formed and then dried to a rigid structure. The same process is used to make the tight fitting conical lid. Berber designs are then painted on. References 2034, 2035 and 2036. Sizes 11cms., 13cms. and 12cms. high. Euros 55 each.

MOROCCAN MIDDLE ATLAS BERBER FLAT WEAVE - This large and magnificent kilim is from the Ait Arfur Berber group in the Middle Atlas mountain range. The best pieces, such as this, are usually intricately embroidered with designs in white cotton. Dyes such as henna, indigo and madder have been used. It dates from the mid 20th century and is impeccable. Ref. 2195. Size 347 x 140 cms. Euros 1850.

MOROCCAN MIDDLE ATLAS BERBER FLAT WEAVE - The use of deep madder, indigo, curcuma and henna in the dyes of this large very fine old kilim indicates a good age. It is the work of the Beni M`Guild Berber group of the Middle Atlas range and probably dates from the 1940`s. The white embroidered design is in the traditional cotton and the piece is in excellent condition.Ref. 2196. Size 329 x 142 cms. Euros 1850.

MOROCCAN BERBER HIGH ATLAS RUG from the region of Tazenacht, south of Marrakech. The simplistic design is achieved with soft, supple and lustrous wools. The centre of many of the medallions is highlighted with one knot of coloured wool. Reference 2242. Size 190 x 101 cms. / 6ft. 3ins. X 3ft. 4ins. Euros 1150.

MOROCCAN ARTIFACT. Little is wasted in rural Berber society and a suitably shaped gourd which has been hollowed out for its food content is then dried and coloured and used as a bowl for milk and other liquids. It dates from the first half of the 20th century and from the region of Djebel Siroua. Reference 2059. Size 11cms. high, 25cms. across. Euros 45.

Traditional kilims, cushions and pillows provide a relaxing interior.

MOROCCAN BERBER MIDDLE ATLAS WEAVING TOOLS - This pair of hand carved wooden spindles would have been used by a Berber woman to hand spin wool after it had been carded. They date probably from the early 20th century and the shaft of one has hand carved Berber motifs. Fascinating artifacts from a bygone era. See `Splendeurs du Maroc` - Musee Royal de l`Afrique Centrale 1998 page 90. Refs. 1887 and 1888. Sizes 27 and 30 cms. long. Euros 120 the pair.