20318 Vintage Berber Moroccan Boucherouite Rug 03'09 X 07'01 From Esmaili Rugs Collection. The subtlety of a light blue background allows the bold colors used to ornament the rug to stand out. The rug is primarily ornamented by large cruciform shapes, Solomon Star fertility motifs, a flurry of triangles and diamonds. The diamond carries great symbolism from the culture of the Ancient Berbers. In Ancient Berber rug-making, the diamond shape is known to represent the prediction of a pregnancy and invoke the power of femininity and reproduction. Equal armed crosses and fused triangles symbolize mating. The zigzag border known as a snake represents the male's presence in this piece. It is common for the male motifs to frame and/or enclose the female motifs. The vivid colors that overlay the piece conjure the spirit of Morocco in this Vintage Berber Moroccan Boucherouite rug. This Berber Boucherouite rug is uniquely woven with recycled cotton and wool, giving it a colorful bohemian chic style. Boucherouite rugs are also known as Moroccan rag rugs. Hand-knotted wool and cotton. Made in Morocco. Berber Tribes of Morocco. Measures: 03'09 X 07'01.
