Moroccan rugs are traditionally woven, carpets and textiles in Morocco. Carpets have been woven by native Morocco since the Paleolithic Era. Traditionally, Moroccan rugs have been woven by tribal communities for their utilities rather than for decorative purposes. 20th Century Moroccan carpets are widely collected in the West, and are almost always woven by tribal people who do not seek or have formal artistic training.
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History
In a historic area that includes the modern state of Morocco, the tradition of carpet-making is almost as old as anywhere in the world. The initial deployment of carpeting by Moroccan indigenous people is certainly due in large part to the typical climate of the region: Moroccan rugs may be very thick with heavy piles, making them useful for the snow-capped Atlas Mountains; or they may be woven flat and light to fit the Sahara desert's hot climate. The nomadic Moroccan and Berber tribes use carpets stacked, tied, and woven flat to cover bed and bedding, as well as for personal jewelry, and shroud. Some of these rugs are also used as a saddle blanket. The most prevalent design on traditional and ancient Moroccan rugs, is derived from weavers to weavers.
Elsewhere in Morocco, most major cities have unique styles or design characteristics that distinguish their carpets. Perhaps the most important carpet-producing city in Morocco is the old Moroccan capital, Fes. Fes reached its golden age during the thirteenth-century Marinid dynasty. At that time, the city inhabited more than one hundred dye workers and thousands of artisans embroidery studios located in the city of Medina. The coastal capital, Rabat, is famous for its carpet woven with flower-shaped elements and diamonds, and a fairly empty field.
Moroccan carpets are growing in popularity in the West with medieval modern designers - such as Le Corbusier - who pair thick Berber rugs with neatly designed furniture. Many of these Berber carpets are woven by the Beni Ourain tribe of the Rif Mountains near Taza. Colors vary from neutral shades to popping colors, with designs ranging from regular geometric shapes to more free shapes, expressive patterns. Part of the appeal to modernists is primitivism on the carpet. Unlike traditional antique Oriental carpets found in Western interior decor, there is little elegance about this carpet, but they are very beautiful with modern decor. Antique and antique carpets Morocco today is quite popular for its decorative flexibility and reasonable price compared to other antique rugs.
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References
- New York Times: From Rags To Richesse
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