AZILAL N° AZBM


A very unique Azilal rug, 1970s-80s, from the central High Atlas, with a fine and elegant surface, an intriguing composition and soft palette. The pattern of this rug starts with taupe colored squares which transform into colorful, flickering shapes flanked by zigzag lines. Further up towards the fringes, the rectangles and flickering motifs transition into rows of loosely aligned, more simplified shapes. This piece is suited for a low traffic area due to some areas of thinned out pile. 


Dimensions
8'5" × 4'2"
260 × 130 cm
Material
wool & cotton
Pile
low
Condition
good

Price
sold




The attribution AZILAL is given to rugs that are made by Berber tribes living in the province Azilal. The province extends north of the main chain of the High Atlas to the southern foothills of the Middle Atlas. Most important tribal groups in the area are the Ait Atta Noumalou, Ait Bouguemez, Ait Shokhmane and Ait bou Oulli. Their expressive weavings were originally made with undyed wool and primarily found in the area around the Ait Bouguemez valley and among the Ait Boulli. The considered typical Azilal rug has a black or brown geometric design on a white background. Rugs with a red background come from the eastern part of the region, from the Ait Shokhmane and the Ait Bouzid, bordering the southern Boujad region. Most of the Azilal rugs one can find in today’s market were being produced between the 1980s until today. Their characteristics are slightly different incorporating colorful, industrial yarns and recycled textile scraps.