BOUJAD N° 456BJ


A highly attractive Boujad, 1990s-00s, with a strong graphic appearance. This rug is made with a mixed technique of pile and flatweave, creating a relief-like surface. The graphic composition consists of a central emblematic motif, knotted with colorful yarns, highlighted against a coarsely woven striped background. 


Dimensions
160 × 100 cm
5'2" × 3'2"
Material
cotton & recycled textiles
Pile
low pile & flatweave
Condition
very good

Price
sold




BOUJAD rugs are made by Arab tribes and Arabised Berber tribes 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.