This is an extraordinary, hand-woven Taznakht (Ait Ouaouzguite) carpet from the Southern High Atlas, celebrated for its unique Glaoui construction. This masterful technique involves blending different weave types (flatweave/kilim, knotted pile, and embroidery) within defined geometric blocks, creating a stunning 3D texture.
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Style and Origin: Taznakht / Glaoui (Southern High Atlas). This style is a pinnacle of Moroccan weaving, known for its “patchwork” or checkerboard layout that showcases the weaver’s entire repertoire of skills.
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Design Motif: A highly structured, all-over patchwork of individual rectangular blocks, each containing a unique and complex geometric pattern. The design is anchored by a large, central medallion (in dusty pink/red) which is itself framed by a wide, striking Royal Blue inner border. This is surrounded by an outer ring of smaller, distinct motifs, including diamonds, chevrons, and symbolic figures.
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Color Palette: A rich and vibrant palette, dominated by Royal Blue / Indigo and Dusty Pink / Red, accented with burnt orange, saffron yellow, cream, and black.
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Texture and Material: It features a dynamic mixed-pile texture, with some blocks being dense pile and others being flat-woven (kilim), providing a rich, dimensional feel. It is made from high-quality wool.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Material | Wool (Mixed-Weave Pile, Flatweave & Embroidery) |
| Craftsmanship | Hand-Woven Taznakht (Glaoui Technique) |
| Dimensions | $2.55 \text{ m} \times 1.66 \text{ m}$ ($\approx 8\text{‘4”} \times 5\text{‘5”}$) |
| Surface Area | $4.23 \text{ m}^2$ |
| Weight | Not specified on tag |
| Price | DH 12,600 (Moroccan Dirham) |
| Reference Nº | $\text{Nº } 2459$ / $13504090$ |





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