Vintage Moroccan Rug by Beni Ourain in Cobalt Blue, 06'01" x 07'03" " From Esmaili Rugs Collection. This beautiful vintage Moroccan carpet was made by the Berber Tribes in Morocco's Atlas Mountains. The Berber carpet weavers, mostly women, incorporate design elements from their personal experience into the rugs designs. The symbols are usually references to events and aspects of their daily life such as beliefs, birth, fertility, nature, femininity, life and spirituality. Some believed that the rugs could even ward off evil spirits so naturally, they incorporated designs such as diamonds and lucky charms to ward off the evil spirits and bring luck, prosperity and protection. This particular Moroccan rug showcases a series of crosses which represent Baraka - many blessings. Baraka can be transferred to symbols and designs that have protective power to ward off the "evil eye." The "evil eye" is a stare or glance that can bring illness or misfortune to individuals. With its asymmetrical proportions combined with folk art creativity, this Moroccan rug is a perfect representation of primitive tribal design. The hints of dyes that make their way into the rugs motifs and fringes have their own tale to tell. In Berber culture, blue symbolizes wisdom, yellow represents eternity and green stands for peace. Giving a youthful and whimsical feel with its tribal motifs, this Moroccan rug will add much-needed color, warmth and texture to contemporary or modern interiors.
