Extraordinary Vintage Azilal Rug: Bold Abstract Medallion

This hand-knotted rug is a truly expressive piece of Berber textile art, likely originating from the Azilal or a neighboring Middle Atlas tribe. The weaver has used a dramatic color scheme and abstract figurative motifs to create a vivid visual narrative.

• Dominant Color: The main field is a saturated deep crimson/ruby red wool, providing a powerful, warm backdrop. The color shifts and streaking (abrash) on the close-up image confirm the natural dye process and vintage quality.
• Design: The rug features stacked abstract forms and motifs—including a wide, ornate central band and smaller geometric accents—woven in contrasting colors like teal/blue, yellow/saffron, black, and vivid pink/coral. The overall composition is a free-form, asymmetrical arrangement of stripes, blocks, and symbols, which is the hallmark of the Azilal style, representing the weaver’s personal history or tribal beliefs.
• Borders: The piece is framed by horizontal bands of varying colors and thickness, including a stylized row of symbols at the top (possibly protective figures or “fingers”).
• Texture and Weight: The pile is medium-to-low, allowing the intricate graphic details to be clearly seen, while the dense knotting contributes to the rug’s solid feel.

Key Specifications (Confirmed Details & Price)

The label, titled Ancien Tapis (Antique Rug), provides the physical details: