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 the pinnacle of complex Moroccan weaving, known for its structured 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. The design features a large, central horizontal panel in red, surrounded by a grid of smaller square blocks in blue and multi-color. Each block contains a unique geometric pattern, including diamonds, checkerboards, and zigzags.
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Color Palette: A rich and vibrant palette, dominated by Royal Blue and Deep Red/Rust, accented with saffron yellow, white, and hints of green. The colors are bold and highly saturated.
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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 | $2.55 \text{ m} \times 1.52 \text{ m}$ ($\approx 8\text{‘4”} \times 5\text{‘0”}$) |
| Surface Area | $3.87 \text{ m}^2$ |
| Weight | Not specified on tag |
| Price | DH 12,600 (Moroccan Dirham) |
| Reference Nº | $\text{Nº } 2458$ / $12504060$ |




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