Vintage Red Talsint Moroccan Rug – 03’10 X 06’11

21762 Vintage Red Talsint Moroccan Rug, 03’10 x 06’11. From the heart of the Figuig province, where the Ait Bou Ichaouen tribe resides, emerges the Talsint Moroccan rug, named after the rural town of Talsint in Northeastern Morocco, renowned for its earthy colors and intricately patterned geometric designs. This hand-knotted wool vintage Talsint Moroccan rug seamlessly blends Midcentury Modern style with tribal enchantment.

The captivating diamond designs and earth-tone colors intricately woven into this piece create a harmonious fusion of tradition and modernity. Bold, thick red lines with serrated edges, referred to as comb-ladder symbols, come together to form a concentric lozenge design, producing an expansive visual effect. Two hooked diamonds, meticulously positioned, showcase a small cross motif at their center. Additional enigmatic tribal symbols contribute an air of mystery, imparting a unique touch that reflects personal or local significance.

In Ancient Berber Culture, these symbols were not mere embellishments; they served as a language, narrating stories of cultural identity and beliefs through the art of weaving. The concentric lozenges, with their geometric allure, symbolize the cycles of femininity and life, intertwined with cross motifs believed to provide protection against malevolent forces. The ladder-comb motif in this case expresses the desire for marriage and safeguards birth and marriage from the evil eye.

This vintage Moroccan rug is framed with a rectilinear snake border representing the male’s presence. Rich in historical significance and laden with Ancient Berber symbolism, the rug features traditional symbols of protection and femininity in the central area. The borders along the vertical sides traditionally represent the male’s presence, with male motifs framing and enclosing the female motifs. This presentation symbolizes fertility, protection, and the sanctuary of the family. The intricate weaving of cultural symbols and Midcentury Modern aesthetics creates a timeless piece that transcends eras and styles.

Rendered in variegated shades of dark brown, red, black, dark pink, charcoal, light green, and beige with other accent colors.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Morocco.
Berber Tribes of Morocco. Talsint. Ait Bou Ichaouen.
Date: 1960s. Mid-20th Century.