A highly unique rug from central Morocco, circa 1990s, with a painterly composition that stands out in its genre. The central theme features freely shaped taupe-colored fields set against a dynamic checkerboard pattern that changes its color palette in the upper third of the composition and is interspersed with some variations. Overall, it is an exceptional example of its kind.

BOUJAD rugs are made by Arab groups and Arabized Berber groups but they are named after the town of Boujad. The surrounding region of this town lies in the western foothills of the Middle Atlas adjoining the Zaer tribal territory in the extreme western corner, and the town Beni Mellal at the northernmost edge of Western High Atlas. The knotted rugs have typically a low pile and are often made with mixed materials such as wool, cotton, textile scraps and industrial yarns. Their designs are often highly individual containing Berber motifs, motifs found in Rabat rugs, distorted checkerboard fields and gestural abstract patterns- all in lively colors.